DWI TREATMENT

DWI recidivism is defined as a person's relapse into driving under the influence of impairing substances, often after the person has undergone sanctions for that same crime. The number of subsequent DWI arrests or convictions and failed attempts to monitor an individual during a pre-set amount of time are all indicators of recidivism (NIJ, 2008)... The traditional way to address the DWI offender is to impose legal sanctions such as alcohol ignition interlocks, alcohol, and drug monitoring, vehicle and license sanctions, and advocate for lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) laws. However, research suggests that repeat DWI offenders need additional assistance beyond these common interventions (Richard et al., 2018; Miller & Fillmore, 2014; Freeman et al... Research uncovers that repeat DWI drivers have more fixated thoughts about alcohol and show signs of intense attention deficits when compared to individuals who have never committed a drinking and driving offense (Miller &..