Amarillo College Intervention Programs 806-457-4452 Course Description: This program is certified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Offender Education Programs. It is required by law for persons convicted of subsequent DWI offenses. Failure to complete the program will result in the offender's license being revoked until the program has been completed. This standardized program is 32 hours in length and is designed for multiple DWI offenders and/or others who have alcohol/drug related problems for which the first offender program was not designed to address. The program purpose is to intervene in the alcohol/drug abusing lifestyles of the offenders in order to encourage entry into treatment where indicated as well as to prevent further substance abuse related problems. Specific course topics include lifestyle issues, values, self-esteem, positive thinking vs. irrational beliefs, responsibility, physiological/psychological effects of drugs, alcoholism, chemical dependency, how drug abuse affects family members, co-dependency, Al-Anon, treatment options, 12-Step Self-Help Groups, peer pressure, relapse prevention, problem solving and action planning.
| Course ID | Course Section | Instructor | Available Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244363 | NFUND-1401-1007 | Tracey Morman | 9 |
| Sep 28 - Nov 17 | MT 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | PLAIN FIRS - 1070 | |