Key requirements include:

• Total abstinence from alcohol and all non-prescribed mind-altering drugs throughout the program.
• Completion of an intensive treatment program, either inpatient or outpatient, approved by a state-certified substance use disorder or behavioral health agency.
• Participation in self-help recovery support group meetings at least twice weekly during the treatment phase (documentation of attendance is required).
• Regular outpatient counseling, at least weekly for six months after the intensive treatment phase, then monthly for the remainder of the two-year period.
• Random urinalysis drug testing to ensure compliance with abstinence.
• The use of prescribed medications (e.g., disulfiram) as part of treatment is determined by the treating facility and physician.
• Sign the participation agreement, stating the participant understands all program terms and conditions, and agrees to comply with them.
• Victim’s Impact Panel: A Victim Impact Panel (VIP is a program, often court-mandated, where victims of crimes, particularly those involving impaired driving, share their stories with offenders and the community to raise awareness about the consequences of those crimes.