Health Connections offers the 3 day (72-Hour) Driver Intervention Program (DIP). DIP is a weekend education curriculum designed to recognize thinking errors and facilitate a change in behaviors for individuals who have been charged with a first time OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) in the State of Ohio.

The courts may offer the DIP as an alternative to the mandatory three-day jail sanction for this charge. Participants remain at the location for the entire three days, beginning Thursday evening at 6 p.m. to Sunday evening at 6 p.m.

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Upon completion, the referring court is informed within two days.

DIP curriculum Includes the following Information:

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• Physical, psychological and social consequences of alcohol and drug use 

• Physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving performance 

• Blood alcohol content (BAC), drugs and the definition of legal impairment 

• Symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse 

• The progressive nature of alcohol and drug dependence  

• Levels of license suspension and revocation

• Fines and levels of incarceration 

• Treatment and self-help resources for alcohol and drug addiction

• Safe driving techniques

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The Program includes a personalized screening and may also include a referral for an extensive alcohol and/or drug assessment.

Each DIP is certified through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and is facilitated by licensed and experienced chemical dependency professionals.