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Driving With Care Programs

At Awaken Recovery Center, we offer comprehensive Driving With Care programs designed to meet court, probation, and DMV requirements while supporting meaningful personal growth. Whether you're navigating a first-time DUI or a repeat offense, our programs provide a structured, respectful space to reflect, learn, and move forward.

What You Can Expect:

  • Evidence-Based Curriculum: Rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI)
  • Trauma-Informed Approach: We meet you where you are—without judgment
  • Culturally Responsive Care: Inclusive and respectful of all backgrounds and lived experiences
  • Flexible Hybrid Format: In-person and secure online options available statewide
Our licensed facilitators bring decades of experience in both community and correctional settings. We’re here to help you meet your requirements—and reclaim your future.

What you’ll learn: Level 1

  • Week 1: Understanding the Impact of Substance Use

    Explore how alcohol and drug use affects the brain, body, and behavior—especially behind the wheel.

  • Week 2: Choices, Consequences, and Responsibility

    Reflect on past decisions and learn how to take ownership in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

  • Week 3: The Brain on Alcohol and Drugs

    Understand how substances alter thinking, mood, and impulse control—and how that impacts driving safety.

  • Week 4: Values, Beliefs, and Behavior

    Identify personal values and how they influence choices, habits, and long-term goals.

  • Week 5: Triggers and High-Risk Situations

    Learn to recognize internal and external triggers and develop strategies to navigate them safely.

  • Week 6: Decision-Making and Impulse Control

    Build skills to pause, think critically, and make safer choices in high-pressure moments.

  • Week 7: The Ripple Effect: Family, Community, and Safety

    Examine how substance-related driving affects loved ones, communities, and public safety.

  • Week 8: Stress, Emotions, and Coping Without Substances

    Explore healthy ways to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional pain without turning to substances.

  • Week 9: Building Motivation for Change

    Clarify your reasons for change and strengthen your commitment to safer, healthier behaviors.

  • Week 10: Developing a Personal Safety Plan

    Create a realistic, personalized plan to avoid future substance-related driving risks.

  • Week 11: Accountability and Long-Term Goals

    Set meaningful goals and explore how accountability supports lasting change.

  • Week 12: Moving Forward: Reflection and Commitment

    Reflect on your growth, celebrate progress, and commit to continued personal responsibility.

What you’ll learn: Level 2

  • Weeks 1–4: Foundations of Responsibility

    1. Orientation & Expectations – Program overview, group norms, and personal goal setting

    2. Understanding Substance Use & the Brain – How alcohol and drugs affect thinking, behavior, and driving

    3. Legal & Personal Consequences – Exploring the ripple effects of impaired driving

    4. Taking Ownership – Moving from denial to accountability

  • Weeks 5–8: Patterns, Triggers & Thinking Errors

    5. Substance Use Patterns – Identifying frequency, context, and motivations

    6. High-Risk Situations – Recognizing internal and external triggers

    7. Cognitive Distortions – Challenging thoughts that justify risky behavior

    8. Values & Beliefs – Aligning behavior with personal values

  • Weeks 9–12: Emotional Awareness & Coping

    9. Stress & Emotional Regulation – Understanding emotional triggers

    10. Healthy Coping Strategies – Replacing substance use with positive tools

    11. Shame, Guilt & Growth – Processing emotions without self-sabotage

    12. Building Resilience – Strengthening internal motivation

  • Weeks 13–16: Relationships & Communication

    13. Impact on Family & Community – Exploring relational consequences

    14. Boundaries & Support Systems – Identifying healthy connections

    15. Assertive Communication – Expressing needs and limits

    16. Repairing Trust – Steps toward healing relationships

  • Weeks 17–20: Relapse Prevention & Planning

    17. Understanding Relapse – Myths, warning signs, and cycles

    18. Relapse Triggers & Tools – Creating a personalized prevention plan

    19. Emergency Planning – What to do when risk is high

    20. Accountability Partners – Building a support network

Meet your instructor

Roderick Coleman SR, LADC

With over 20 years of experience in the field of substance use treatment, Roderick Coleman Sr. brings deep expertise, leadership, and compassion to his role as Treatment Director at Awaken Recovery Center. A Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Roderick has dedicated his career to supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery and accountability.

His professional background includes extensive work within the prison system, where he provided trauma-informed counseling and facilitated change for justice-involved individuals navigating complex behavioral health challenges. Roderick’s approach is rooted in empathy, structure, and cultural responsiveness—ensuring that every client feels seen, respected, and empowered.

At Awaken Recovery Center, Roderick oversees the development and delivery of evidence-based chemical health programs, including Driving With Care Level 1 and Level 2. His leadership ensures that each program meets court standards while honoring the dignity and potential of every participant.

Testimonials

  • “This program helped me understand how my choices affected more than just me. I feel more in control and committed to staying on a better path.”— Level 1 Participant.

  • “The 24-week course was intense, but it changed my life. I learned how to take responsibility, manage stress, and stay sober behind the wheel.” — Level 2 Graduate.

  • “I was nervous at first, but the facilitators were respectful and real. I never felt judged—just supported” — Court-Referred Client

Enroll Now

Level 1
$500.00
One time

Focus: Alcohol and drug education for individuals referred by the court or DMV. This program supports participants in understanding the impact of substance use on driving behavior and promotes responsible decision-making.

✓ Certificate of Completion: Provided after completion
✓ Access to the learning community
✓ Court-Approved Education: Fulfills legal or DMV requirements
✓ Behavioral Insight: Helps participants understand the connec
✓ Relapse Prevention: Teaches tools to reduce recidivism and s

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Level 2
$2,500.00
One time
$312.50
For 8 months

Focus: An intensive alcohol and drug education program for individuals with higher-risk behaviors or repeat offenses. This level includes deeper exploration of substance use patterns, accountability, and relapse prevention strategies.

✓ Court-Approved Education: Fulfills legal or DMV requirements
✓ Relapse Prevention: Teaches tools to reduce recidivism and s
✓ Life Skills Development: Builds emotional regulation, decisi
✓ Certificate of Completion: Provided after completion

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