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Alpharetta has made significant strides to combat substance abuse and mental health issues, with numerous local groups and hospitals offering counseling and treatment programs for treatment purposes.
Some DUI violators must undergo an alcohol and drug use evaluation, which examines their current and past habits, family life, work life and social history.
Counseling and Therapy
Many individuals charged with DUI have mental health conditions which drinking serves to mask. Counselors or therapists can help individuals change self-destructive behaviors, beliefs and feelings that erode happiness and well-being.
Therapists offer one-on-one support and guidance during the legal process and beyond. In Georgia, licensed therapists may offer their services and can be found online through sites such as LifeStance by using filters like insurance accepted, therapy specialty, provider identity etc.
Jim Yeargan is an Alpharetta DUI attorney with years of experience who understands the serious repercussions that can result from being arrested for DUI in Fulton County. He can help arrange for you to receive a clinical evaluation prior to commencing court proceedings, provide advice regarding options available, familiarise himself with those involved and offer his best advice; in addition, discuss with him whether pre-trial diversion programs could be an option – providing peace of mind when the time comes!
DUI Evaluation
Many Georgia residents who are arrested for DUI can already be under immense amounts of strain, making it extremely difficult to think clearly and act rationally. Therefore, it is vital that those charged find a competent defense attorney while also seeking psychological counselling services as soon as possible.
Clinical Evaluation is conducted in one-on-one sessions with an approved Substance Abuse Professional. They assess a person’s symptoms to ascertain if these indicate an addictive disease or coexisting psychiatric disorders.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorders frequently co-occur, and people diagnosed with this condition may use substances as a way of managing symptoms; however, over time this typically worsens their condition further.
Some courts mandate attendance at Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panel sessions across Georgia. At these events, participants learn more about how DUI-related incidents have changed lives. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings also exist at various Georgia locations to provide peer support for those struggling with alcoholism.
Support Groups
Mentally ill people typically do not find themselves behind bars, yet when they do end up there, prosecutors and sheriffs struggle to provide them with humane treatment. Unfortunately, many end up spending long time behind bars for nonviolent offenses before eventually accruing more serious charges while imprisoned.
Substance abusers frequently suffer from co-existing mental health disorders that exacerbate their addiction and hinder recovery, so it’s crucial that anyone struggling with anxiety or depression seek professional assistance as soon as possible.
Support groups offer an open environment where it’s safe to discuss challenges with others who are also going through them, provide emotional support, and teach coping skills or strategies that will help overcome your situation. But support groups aren’t always as effective or cost-efficient than individual therapy or treatment programs – plus some group members might share anecdotal information that’s not always useful or accurate.
Community Resources
Certain counties in Georgia operate mental health courts to assist criminal offenders with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues. These programs offer psychiatric services, counseling and housing support. Individual, family and group therapy/counseling is offered, along with psychological testing, community support services and skill building activities.
Some individuals charged with DUI have mental health conditions that lead them to use alcohol as an ineffective coping mechanism. Counseling or psychotherapy can help these people alter the destructive behaviors, beliefs and feelings that compromise happiness and wellbeing. Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) or partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) offer intensive, time-intensive care as an option.
An arrest for DUI can have devastating repercussions in one’s life. An experienced DUI lawyer can help reduce or dismiss charges and connect clients with resources tailored to their unique needs. Contact James Yeargan Law Offices now to arrange a consultation regarding your case; we are dedicated to helping our clients overcome any trauma caused by their arrests for DUIs.
