WHEN DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IS A SYMPTOM
Sometimes an arrest that resulted from driving under the influence, like the more than 1.1 million arrests in 2014,1 can be a sign of a deeper problem. Drug addiction and alcoholism are real problems that need to be addressed in a professional setting.
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence and have discovered, though YouImpact’s online program, that you have a deeper problem, please seek the help you need to bring your life back to a productive and positive state.
While nine times more effective than traditional programs, our online program panel can only go so far; sometimes more extensive help is necessary. We have provided links to some of those programs on this page.
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, and has become one of the largest organizations in the world with meetings held in almost any city in the United States and the world.
The goal of the organization is to help alcoholics get sober and stay sober. The group is a mutual aid fellowship where members help one another live a life free of alcohol. AA is also known for its 12-step program. While not affiliated with a specific religion, the 12-step program does involve spiritual development as well as character development. AA is free to attend.
Narcotics Anonymous was established in 1953 and focuses on substance abuse issues. NA is a mutual-aid fellowship similar to AA. Group members support one another in their sobriety. They also use the 12-step program with similar spirituality and character development.
The organization holds meetings in many U.S. cities and around the world. There is no fee to attend meetings and, as the name implies, you can remain anonymous.
1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/impaired_driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html