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<p><strong>ABOUT ALCOHOL DRUG COUNCIL HIGH GAIN PROJECT</strong></p> <p>Located in Santa Monica, Calif., the Alcohol Drug Council High Gain Project has provided <strong>outpatient services for DUI offenders</strong> since 1974. It is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">California’s 117 facilities</a> that provide specialized treatment for DUI and DWI clients. The project bases treatment on <strong>educational lectures</strong> only on a one-off basis. The duration of the class depends on the treatment program chosen. Medically managed detox is not available. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Treatment at the Alcohol Drug Council High Gain Project starts with an introductory phone call to schedule a private intake appointment. The initial phone call serves as a way for intake specialists to assess each client's needs and understanding of the program. An in-person appointment is required to be accepted to the program. During the appointment, clients discuss with intake staff what educational courses make the most sense for the client to enroll in. </p> <p>Education courses are the primary method of treatment for the program. All the Alcohol Drug Council High Gain Project’s treatment programs involve <strong>educational lectures</strong> using the <strong>didactic model</strong>, where evidence-based information is presented to clients. </p> <p>Lecture material focuses on providing an overview of legal issues as well as improving clients’ ability to recognize problem behaviors. These <strong>courses are directed by the state</strong> and serve as an alternative sentence in DUI cases. Most clients have lost their driver’s license as a result of a DUI charge and use this treatment program to get their license back.</p> <p>The <strong>Wet Reckless</strong> program is a 12-hour long alcohol and drug education class. This course is taken after the client has pleaded down a DUI to a lower Wet Reckless charge. The <strong>“Two Wet Reckless”</strong> program is a <strong>nine-month drug and alcohol education class</strong> and is intended for individuals who have more than one Wet Reckless charge. The course helps clients understand the behaviors that contributed to alcohol and drug use as well as how to avoid similar behaviors in the future. </p> <p>Multiple classes are available for DUI offenders based on their needed level of treatment. First-time DUI offenders attend three, six, or nine-month long classes. <strong>Second-time offenders are enrolled in a more intensive 12- to 18-month program</strong>. Multiple DUI offenders also have the option of participating in the 30-month class to attempt to correct problem behaviors and avoid more severe sentences by the state.</p> <p>These DUI programs are <strong>compliant with and part of California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs.</strong> Alcohol Drug Council High Gain Project is a licensed and recommended provider of drinking driving programs by the state of California.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team of the Alcohol Drug Council High Gain Project includes <strong>certified drug and alcohol counselors.</strong> These counselors are licensed by the state to offer DUI educational courses in compliance with alternative sentencing and corrective action initiatives by law enforcement agencies. It is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">44 facilities</a> licensed to provide DUI courses for offenders. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, one alum has submitted feedback to Rehabs.com about the Alcohol Drug Council High Gain Project to Rehabs.com to date. The review was fairly negative. The reviewer gave two out of five stars for cleanliness, family participation, and counseling options. The alum would not recommend the facility to others. "Cheap which is a positive. Also cheap, which is a negative," the alum wrote.</p> <p>On Google, The Alcohol Drug Council High Gain Project earned an average of <strong>3.8 out of five stars from five reviews to date.</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Alumni praised the “good” and caring staff, as well as the effective program. The only negative reviewer left no written commentary. </p> <p>On Yelp, <strong>24 of the 28 reviews to date were positive.</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> Certain staff members were specifically identified as strengths of the facility. Many of the felt that the DUI classes were “fun,” “painless,” and “honest.”</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, there isn’t any information about the cost of attending this program on the Alcohol Drug Council High Gain Project’s website. However, it is likely that self-pay is the primary method of paying for services based on the availability of alternative sentencing classes. In California, <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">85.5% of facilities</a> accept self-pay options. </p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>To help the community, the Alcohol Drug Council High Gain Project partners with law enforcement to provide alternative treatment methods for repeat offenders. As a result, the facility is one of the go-to resources for receiving behavioral health support. It also helps to reduce the burden on the state due to substance abuse and DUI offenders significantly. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yd98xogl" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/adc-high-gain-project-santa-monica-3" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/adc-high-gain-project-santa-monica-3</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/not_recommended_reviews/adc-high-gain-project-santa-monica-3" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/not<em>recommended</em>reviews/adc-high-gain-project-santa-monica-3</a></small><br /> </p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-12-17 09:57:34 PST
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