Dawson County DUI DDC and Education Center

Evaluation: Alcohol and Drug, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Cognitive Skills/Impulse Control, Mental Health.
Alcohol and Drug Education: Basic education on biological risk factors of addiction, substance abuse vs. dependence, and what is considered low risk based on one’s biology. The curriculum includes medical aspects of addiction/abuse, disease concept, impact of substance abuse on the family, introduction to self-help groups, ect.
Certified Clinical Evaluations and Treatment Providers: State certified Clinical Evaluations and ASAM Level I treatment provider for the DUI Intervention Program of Georgia.
Cognitive Skills Counseling: Designed for the criminal offender population. The focus is on developing right thought and right action, reprogramming and restructuring patterns of thought that are not beneficial to the client.
Shoplifting Diversion Program: This is a 6 week, “offense-specific” program for those charged with/convicted of shoplifting.
Life Skills: This educational program focuses on helping clients learn to manage the challenges of everyday life, including healthy coping with stressors, identifying human needs, and improving relationships, self-control, and self-efficacy.
DUI School/ Risk Reduction Program: State certified 20 hour program for DUI and DUI-reduced offenders.

Alcohol and Drug Education Workshops: A 3 hour workshop, designed for underage alcohol and drug offenders, providing basic education on the harmful impact of substance abuse.
Anger Management: Provides participants with a summary of core concepts, as well as healthy tools for managing anger.
Victim Impact Panel: This is an educational class for those ticketed with DUI’s, other traffic violations, and those under age 21. Participants hear the poignant stories of those whose lives have been permanently affected by an impaired or reckless driver, or those affected by underage drinking.
Alcohol Awareness: A 4 hour educational and interactive program providing information on the effects of alcohol and drugs on the individual, as well as the laws and consequences: this course also includes a Victim Impact Panel.
Marijuana Education and Treatment Program: This is a 6 week education and interactive program for those charged wit/convicted of marijuana possession.
Family Violence Intervention Program: State certified 24 week treatment provided for both male and female offenders charged or convicted under Georgia Family Violence Act.
Individual/Family/Marital/Couples Therapy: Therapy services address all client needs, including substance abuse, depression and anxiety.