What do think is the optimal intervention for someone who continues to drink and drive despite multiple treatment episodes and legal consequences?
The fact that many people continue to drink and drive after repeat treatment episodes is not surprising since most people continue to struggle with addiction to some degree once they leave treatment (i.e., it is a chronic relapsing condition). The long-term solution to this problem is no different than the long-term solution for anyone who struggles with addiction – they must have a broad addiction management program in place for the rest of their life. Just like an asthmatic or hypertensive patient likely requires medication for life, the person who has a history of drinking and driving requires constant intervention that can come in many forms: expert treatment, use of medication (e.g., Vivitrol, Campral), car interlock device, license suspensions, exercise program, and volunteer work (particularly if it relates to the consequences of drinking and driving). Because of the enormous consequences that result from the problem of drinking and driving, if a person cannot deal with this pro
