DUI/DWI Education Program

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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM (DUI / DWI)

Applied Care Services, LLC is Maryland State-recognized alcohol and drug education program to assist persons with a DUI or DWI conviction in regaining their driving privileges. DUI education programs are supplied to teenagers and adults and provided in-person and face-to-face. Our DUI education programs are delivered in a group format, in which an evidence-based curriculum is utilized to educate and promote the involvement of participants to analyze and improve their attitudes, beliefs, and thoughts surrounding alcohol and other drugs while operating a car or watercraft. Some DUI Education Program subjects include understanding triggers, making better life decisions, motor vehicle regulations and associated penalties, health effects of alcohol and drug use, and lapse and relapse prevention. The program’s group format aims to raise members’ awareness, influence behavioral changes, and encourage and maintain sobriety, minimizing the risk of future DUI/DWI offenses and substance use or abuse problems.

If you would like to schedule an assessment/evaluation for our DUI /DWI Education Program,

Don’t hesitate to contact us or call our offices at (410) 216-4320.

Our DUI Education Program

Our DUI Education Program has two components, Level I and Level II. The first step is to complete an intake, in which a staff member completes a quick screening evaluation to evaluate if a possible participant is appropriate for our treatment facility. Before acceptance into the DUI Education Program, the participant will meet with a substance misuse counselor to complete an alcohol and other drugs (AOD) assessment to establish their level of care placement. The assessment appointment will last roughly 90 minutes. The evaluation results will reveal if the participant is an alcohol abuser or alcohol dependent. Suppose the participant’s assessment findings show a higher level of care. In that situation, our licensed/certified drug abuse counselor will discuss the matter with the participant and make appropriate referrals for additional mental health services or substance use treatment, such as Outpatient (OP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), or inpatient or residential treatment. Our firm offers OP and IOP services. In addition, we give easy enrollment and rolling start dates into our DUI Education Program.

In the State of Maryland, DUI and DWI are classified by the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC):

  • Driving While Impaired (DWI), BAC of .07 to less than .08
  • Driving While Under the Influence (DUI), BAC of .08 or more

DUI / DWI Education Program

LEVEL I ~ 12-HOUR ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM (AEP)

DUI DWI Education 

  • 2-hour sessions each week for six weeks.
  • The course is conducted in a group setting.
  • The participant does not identify as either an alcohol/drug abuser or alcohol/drug dependent as determined by a thorough alcohol and drug assessment.
  • The participant has no prior offenses, first-time alcohol or drug offenses, prior diagnoses of substance abuse or dependence, and no other problems related to alcohol and other drug use or misuse.
  • Parents of youth participating in court diversion or juvenile justice programs.
  • Must begin within 90 days from the due date in the top right-hand corner of your referral letter.
  • The admission process is about 90 minutes and an hour and a half.
  • The cost is $750, payable by money order or certified bank check to Applied Care Services, LLC. No personal checks or cash are accepted. The fee includes the participant workbook.
  • You must come alcohol and drug-free for your intake/assessment appointment. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs when you report for your appointment, we will NOT conduct your assessment. We must report the matter to your probation officer and attorney if you are on probation.
LEVEL II ~ 26-WEEK IS ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROGRAM
  • 2-hour sessions each week for 26 weeks.
  • The course is conducted in a group setting.
  • The BAC was at the impaired driving level when the participant was arrested.
  • Incorporates the 12-hour AEP curriculum
  • The participant identifies as either an alcohol/drug abuser or alcohol/drug dependent, as determined by a thorough alcohol and drug assessment.
  • The participant has been convicted of more than one alcohol or drug-related traffic offense.
  • Parents who have a youth participating in court diversion or juvenile justice programs.
  • Random breathalyzers or urinalysis tests.
  • The admission process is about 90 minutes and an hour and a half.
  • The cost is $450, payable by money order or certified bank check to Applied Care Services, LLC. No personal checks or cash are accepted. The fee includes the participant workbook.
  • You must come alcohol and drug-free for your intake/assessment appointment. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs when you report for your appointment, we will NOT conduct your assessment. We must report the matter to your probation officer and attorney if you are on probation.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU AT YOUR INITIAL DUI EDUCATION PROGRAM APPOINTMENT!
  • Referral letter
  • Photo identification like your driver’s license, passport, Military ID, or government-issued photo identification.
  • A certified, lifetime Maryland MVA driving record or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record from any state where the participant has previously had a DUI/DWI and /or where s/he currently holds a driver’s license.
  • Notice of citation or suspension
  • Superior or District court order
  • Documentation of chemical test results (breath/blood test-Blood Alcohol Concentration-BAC) or documentation of the refusal to submit to chemical tests
  • A copy of the arrest report
  • Participants who are more than 15 minutes late for this appointment may be required to reschedule and pay a fifty-dollar ($50.00) missed appointment fee, payable by money order or a certified bank check to Applied Care Services, LLC.

DUI Education Program Cost and Scheduling

COST

The DUI education program costs $300 for the 12-hour DUI course and $450 for the 26-week DUI course, payable by money order or certified bank check to Applied care Services, LLC. No personal checks or cash are accepted. The fees include the participant workbook.

DUI / DWI Education Program Hours

The DUI/DWI education classes take place every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE 12-HOUR AEP?
  • Participants with first-time DUI / DWI or similar offenses.
  • Participants need a 12-hour, DUI-approved program.
  • Parents of youth participating in court diversion or juvenile justice programs.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE 26-WEEK DUI EDUCATION PROGRAM?
  • Participants with at least minimal indicators of past problems associated with alcohol and other drug use or misuse and whose arrest BAC was at the impaired driving level.
  • Participants need a 26-week, DUI-approved program.
  • Parents who have a youth participating in court diversion or juvenile justice programs.
WHO WILL FACILITATE THE DUI EDUCATION GROUP?

We have credentialed and licensed substance abuse counselors to facilitate each group. They are knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, and nonjudgmental.

DO YOU OFFER A SLIDING FEE?

We do not offer any sliding scale fee discounts for DUI Education Programs.

HOW DO I ENROLL IN THE DUI EDUCATION PROGRAM?

Please call our office at (410) 216-4320 to ask questions or schedule an intake appointment. Also, you can fill out an online referral form asking for DUI Education services, which we will follow up with you in 1-2 business days, if not immediately.

HOW LONG IS MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?

Your first appointment is the admission process, which takes about 90 minutes, and an hour and a half. You will sign admission forms, complete an alcohol and drug assessment to determine your level of care placement, and review the program’s guidelines.

IS THERE A WAITING LIST FOR THE DUI EDUCATION PROGRAM?

No. All the DUI education program groups are open-ended, meaning new clients can enter an ongoing group anytime. Each group session will usually have new clients and some finishing the program.

WILL MY INSURANCE COVER DUI EDUCATION?

Most insurance companies do not reimburse for DUI education. You may contact your health insurance carrier for any specific questions. We accept self-pay, which is due in full at your initial appointment.

HOW DO I PAY FOR SERVICES?

Payment is expected in full at the time of your first appointment. Please use our online client portal to make an online payment. Our client portal is safe and secure as it uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol, to protect your payment information. You can make an online payment by check, credit card, or debit card. Payments are processed in real time or on the same day you make the payment. If you make an online payment on Saturday or Sunday, your transaction is processed the following Monday.

We also accept office payments as certified checks or money orders. The certified bank check or money order should be payable to Applied Care Services, LLC. No personal checks or cash are accepted.