In California, if you are found guilty of a DUI, you will probably need to attend an alcohol education or treatment program. Which will be most helpful to you? Please continue reading to learn more about some of the alternatives and how they operate. To schedule a free legal consultation with a criminal defense attorney, call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055.

Behavior Modification

A medical practitioner, such as a doctor or counselor, will oversee behavioral treatment. This option comes in a variety of forms, including marital and family counseling, which involves the entire family, interventions, where a counselor can help you identify drinking patterns and give you advice on how to avoid them, cognitive-behavioral therapy, which examines the cues that lead to excessive drinking, motivational enhancement therapy, which seeks ways to increase motivation to stop drinking.

Drugs for the Treatment of Alcoholism

The three drugs that are now utilized to treat alcohol addiction are as follows. The amount of alcohol that a person can consume can be decreased with naltrexone. By maintaining numerous chemicals in the brain during alcohol withdrawal, acamprosate helps people drink less. Last but not least, drinking alcohol while taking disulfiram results in nausea, headaches, and other unpleasant symptoms. They are made to feel uncomfortable about drinking by doing this.

Peer Support

Although the most well-known peer support organization for alcoholism is Alcoholics Anonymous, it is not the only one. Others don't include a religious element, like Smart Recovery. It's possible that you need peer support for other problems related to your DUI arrest. An illustration would be someone who was combative with the officer and was also accused of assault and battery. Attending a peer support group for anger management could be very beneficial.

Programs for Addiction, Inpatient or Outpatient

You may select an outpatient or inpatient drug program, or the judge may impose one. If you have a choice, spend some time learning about them and discovering the kind of program they employ. Some people function well under rigorous systems, while others perform better under more sympathetic ones.

Try to maintain an open mind if the judge assigns you to a specific curriculum and you are not given the option to pick. There are probably things you can learn about how to move on in your life, even if you don't think you're an alcoholic or addict.

These kinds of care may be used in some instances in place of incarceration. If you don't follow the rules, you risk going back to jail. During your free appointment, discuss with Law Office of Michael L. Fell to figure out the best strategy to avoid going to jail. To begin, call (949) 585-9055 right away.