- (a) A phase II program shall consist, at a minimum, of 65 hours of educational curriculum.
(b) A phase II program shall conduct a group orientation in the first session of the program to inform the clients of the following:
- (1) The rules of the program;
- (2) Expectations of both the provider and the client;
- (3) The current NH DWI laws, including potential penalties for subsequent convictions, and the requirements and procedures for successful completion of the phase II program and for license reinstatement;
- (4) The rules contained in He-A 900 that require the client’s compliance; and
- (5) What failure to complete the program means.
(c) A phase II program shall offer group sessions featuring group discussions regarding, at a minimum:
- (1) Physiological and medical effects of toxic substances on the body, including the process of addiction and other health-related risks;
- (2) Psychosocial effects of alcohol and drug use and abuse, focusing on consumption;
- (3) The effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving;
- (4) Identification of drinking and impaired driving behaviors and patterns as related to alcohol and other drug use;
- (5) The impact of psychological defense mechanisms;
- (6) The impact of substance abuse on the family;
- (7) The impact of substance abuse on employment;
- (8) Social and personal attitudes toward substance use and abuse;
- (9) Each client’s description of his or her DWI incident;
- (10) The topic of children of alcoholics;
- (11) Relapse, including risk factors and prevention strategies;
- (12) Self-awareness and goal-setting, including the implementation of a self-assessment tool; and
- (13) Introduction to self-help groups.
- (d) During group sessions, instructors shall emphasize group process and self-awareness.
- (e) A phase II program shall offer clients at least one scheduled individual session with program staff.
- (f) A phase II program shall introduce clients to available aftercare/treatment options.
Source. #7058, eff 7-21-99; ss by #8902, INTERIM, eff 7-13-07, EXPIRED: 1-9-08 New. #9082, eff 1-30-08