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DWI INTERVENTION COURSE PURPOSES. To take specific actions to prevent future DWI Situations.  . Address non-DWI alcohol problems. 1-1. DWI EDUCATION COURSE PURPOSES. Driving Habits Drinking Habits. 1. Gain information about the effects of alcohol & drugs on driving skills.

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  1. DWI INTERVENTION COURSE PURPOSES To take specific actions to prevent future DWI Situations   Address non-DWI alcohol problems 1-1

  2. DWI EDUCATION COURSE PURPOSES Driving Habits Drinking Habits 1. Gain information about the effects of alcohol & drugs on driving skills. 2. Identify your own drinking or drugged driving pattern. 3. Develop a plan to reduce the chance that you will be involved in future DWI behavior. 1-2

  3. WAYS TO ACHIEVE DWI INTERVENTION COURSE PURPOSES • Recognize inappropriate drinking patterns. • Make responsible decisions about the use of alcohol. • Develop ways to cope with drinking pressure. • Develop and implement a plan to change attitudes and behavior about alcohol. 1-3

  4. COURSE MODULES 1. Program Overview & Review of Basic Course 2. Life Styles, Stress & Coping Issues 3. Values & Self-Esteem 4. Positive Thinking & Irrational Beliefs 5. Asserting Control & Goal Setting 6. Responsibility 7. Physiological & Psychological Effects of Drugs 8. Alcoholism & the Chemical Dependency Process 9. Alcohol & the Family--Family Week 10. Co-Dependency & Al-Anon--Family Week 11. Treatment Options & 12-Step-Help Groups 12. Thinking for Success 13. Peer Pressure & Relapse Prevention 14. Problem Solving & Action Planning 15. Action Plan Finalization & Evaluation 1-4

  5. TRAFFIC DEATHS 2009 U.S. - 33,808TEXAS - 3,071 TRENDS IN TRAFFIC DEATHS 1-5

  6. ALCOHOL RELATED TRAFFIC DEATHS ALL VEHICLES = 32% (down 35% since 1997) ALL VEHICLES = 40% (down 29% since 1997) 1-6

  7. ALCOHOL AND YOUR BRAIN Sequence of Mental Growth Progression of Alcohol’s Sedative Effects Higher Learning Center Higher Learning Center Vital Functions Vital Functions Muscle control Muscle control 1-7

  8. Effects of Alcohol on Driving Ability 1-8

  9. RISK OF DEATH IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASHES AS BAC INCREASES BAC INCREASED RISK OF DEATH .02 - .04 1 1/2 TIMES .05 - .09 11 TIMES .10 - .14 48 TIMES .15 & GREATER 380 TIMES Compared to Sober 1-9

  10. BAC AND CRASH RESPONSIBILITY .02 - .04 2 .04 - .06 3 .06 - .08 4 .08 - .10 9 .10 - .14 16 .14 - .16 22 1-10

  11. LIFESTYLE ISSUES STRESS COPING 2-1

  12. ALCOHOL and NUTRITION Undereating & Malnourishment Inability to use Nutrients Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) 2-2

  13. BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A Stronger, Healthier Body Releases Tensions Source of Stability Imparts a Sense of Competence Control Makes Time for Clear Thinking 2-3

  14. HOW ACTIVITIES BECAME DEPENDENT UPON ALCOHOL Role Modeling Media/Advertising Direct Observation Need for Acceptance/ Affiliation Related to This is Peer Pressure Habit 2-4

  15. WHY PLANS DON’T WORK Don’t Understand Importance Lack Support Feel Guilty About Time to Self 2-5

  16. STRESS “The non-specific response of the body to a demand” 2-6

  17. FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE Pupils dilate Breathing becomes faster and deeper Blood sugar rises Heart rate and pulse quicken Blood pressure rises Muscles get tense Perspiration increases Digestion slows down 2-7

  18. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF DISTRESS Heart attacks Ulcers and colitis More frequent illnesses Poor circulation Headaches Muscle tension/backaches Loss of sexual interest 2-8

  19. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF STRESS Emotional anger, depression, loss of control, hopelessness Thinking confusion, lack of concentration, illogical thinking, poor memory Behavioral aggression, withdrawal, acting out, self-destructive behavior, alcohol/drug abuse 2-9

  20. THREE METHODS FOR DEALING WITH STRESS 1. Recognize your stressors 2. Increase your ability to handle stress (stress tolerance) 3. Develop new ways of coping 2-10

  21. MANAGING STRESSORS 1. Be more aware 2. Look to the future and prepare for change ahead of time 3. Avoid too many changes at one time 4. Have clear priorities and values 2-11

  22. FOUR METHODS FOR COPING 1. WITHDRAWAL 2. CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS 3. CHANGING THE SITUATION 4. RELAX 10-3b 2-12

  23. DEFINITIONS VALUE - basic beliefs about what is valuable or worthwhile. Values guide you-they are the rules by which you live. ATTITUDES - one’s tendency to think either positively or negatively about people, ideas, or situations BEHAVIOR - the way you act. 3-1

  24. GUILT WHEN VALUES & BEHAVIOR ARE IN CONFLICT VALUESBEHAVIOR CONFLICT Deny Behavior Make Excuses Encourage others to make excuses Destructive behavior continues and values deteriorate Change Behavior Re-commit to values Values are strengthened and behavior is productive 3-2

  25. LOW SELF-ESTEEM • I’m stupid. • I’m ugly. • I’m boring. • I’m not likable. • I always make mistakes. 3-3

  26. HIGH SELF-ESTEEM • I’m smart. • I’m good-looking. • I’m interesting to talk to. • I’m likeable. • I learn from my mistakes. 3-4

  27. FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE SELF-ESTEEM ON THE JOB CHILDHOOD FAMILY SOCIAL LIFE SCHOOL SOCIETY ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE 3-5

  28. IMPORTANCE OF HIGH SELF-ESTEEM Sees self as valuable - worthy of respect Is positive about the future Sees self as capable of influencing others Can express self Is aware of values Enjoys challenges Has pride Can accept compliments Develops closer relationships 3-6

  29. EFFECTS OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM • Lack of self-confidence • Poor performance • Distorted view of self and others • Poor relationships • Alcohol/drug Abuse 3-7

  30. WAYS TO INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM 1. Ignore put-downs. 2. Choose sobriety. 3. Let go of need to be perfect. 4. Forgive self and others. 5. Accept that no matter what, not everyone will like us. 6. Have the courage to change. 7. Become involved with others. 8. Praise self. 9. Invite family/friends to help. 10. Replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk. 3-8

  31. IRRATIONAL BELIEFS 1. Everyone must approve of, like, or love me. 2. I must be perfect. 3. People who do wrong or do what I don’t like deserve to be punished or blamed. 4-1

  32. IRRATIONAL BELIEFS 4. It is awful or horrible when things don’t go my way. 5. I cannot control my own emotions. 6. If something is dangerous I must worry about it. 4-2

  33. IRRATIONAL BELIEFS 7. Life should be without pain and require no effort. 8. I can’t forget the past. 9. I should have the right solutions to all of my problems. 10. Happiness means having to do nothing. 4-3

  34. THESE SKILLS WILL HELP YOU... • build relationships in positive ways • express your feelings comfortably • gain confidence in your own abilities and decisions • stand up for yourself while respecting the rights and needs of others 5-1

  35. PASSIVE BEHAVIOR Examples of passive behaviors are: • Being afraid to make a decision • Changing your mind constantly • Backing down • Withdrawing • Over-apologizing • Scapegoating • Negative Self-Talk 5-2

  36. AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR Examples of aggressive behaviors are: • Negative or snide remarks • Jokes at the expense of others • Interrupting others • Finding fault in others • Loud/boisterous behaviors • Not listening • Invading personal space/privacy • Physical aggressiveness 5-3

  37. PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR • Scapegoating • Revenge • Not taking responsibility for difficulties • Pessimistic about the future • Resentment against authority figures 5-3a

  38. ASSERTIVENESS Examples of assertiveness are: • Expressing feelings without blaming others • Honesty • Being direct and calm • Listening • Exploring solutions which will benefit both self and others 5-4

  39. “YOU MESSAGES” • Orders or commands • Blaming or name calling • Statements that give solutions • Threats 5-5

  40. THE 3 COMPONENTS OF AN “I MESSAGE” 1. Describe the situation 2. State how you feel about the situation 3. State how the situation affects you or how you would like to see it changed Example: “When you interrupt me (situation) I feel upset(feelings) because I am unable to remember what I was talking about with your Mom/Dad” (how it affects you) 5-6

  41. NON-VERBAL BEHAVIORS Eye Contact Body Posture Distance Gestures Facial Expression Voice Listening 5-7

  42. CRITERIA FOR POSITIVE SELF-STATEMENTS • I must be POSITIVE • Stated in the PRESENT tense • Describe YOU, not someone else 5-8

  43. EXAMPLES OF POSITIVE SELF-STATEMENTS I eat healthy foods. I am a kind and loving person. I handle my feelings well. I am confident. I feel comfortable with others. I am in control of my time. 5-9

  44. RESPONSIBILITY Responsibility is accepting the consequences of your behavior. 6-1

  45. HAVE TO’S BE CONSTANTLY PUSHED GIVE UP ACCOUNTABILITY DOOM LACK DESIRE PLACE BLAME RESENT OTHERS FIND EXCUSES CONSTANTLY SEE THE WORST 6-2

  46. WANT TO’S DON’T NEED OTHERS TO PUSH ACCEPT ACCOUNTABILITY CONSIDER CONSEQUENCES LOOK FOR SOLUTIONS, NOT EXCUSES HAVE DESIRE SEE THE BEST 6-3

  47. RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE SEE SELF AS VALUABLE SEE SELF AS CAPABLE TAKE SETBACKS EASILY SEE MISTAKES AS A WAY TO LEARN HAVE WARM FEELINGS TOWARDS OTHERS RESPONSIBILITY IS A COMPANION TO HIGH SELF-ESTEEM 6-4

  48. THE BENEFITS OF RESPONSIBILITY Responsible people: 1. Have hope. 2. Have a sense of control. They change because they “want to” and accept the consequences of their choices. 3. Recognize that no choice is a choice. 4. Have high self-esteem and respect others. 6-5

  49. PERSON WITH HIGH RISK Persons Who: Handle Stress Poorly Have inadequate Decision Making Skills Lack Communication Skills Have Strong Faith in Miracle Solutions Have Problems With Intimacy and Conflict in Relationships 7-1a

  50. PERSON WITH HIGH RISK Persons Who Also: Have low Self-Esteem Have Inadequate Organizational Skills Have Low Reading Ability Persons With A History of Sexual Abuse Are Genetically Predisposed to Dependency Grew Up in a Home Where Someone Abused Drugs 7-1b

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