Outpatient Treatment

STOPWA’s substance use disorder treatment program is divided into two categories: 1. Substance Use Abusers – these are people who are not dependent on alcohol or drugs and use them simply for the euphoric effect. Programs for these individuals are designed around appropriate decision making, holistic living, stress reduction, social planning, and perhaps mental health stressors. 2. Substance Use Dependent – these are people who are psychologically, sociologically, or physiologically dependent on chemicals to function. There is often a family history of alcoholism or drug dependency and the individual’s chemical use often results in loss of control, increased tolerance and frequent or pronounced episodes of consumption. Chemical dependence is often characterized by symptoms of withdrawals and tolerance.

Intensive Outpatient Treatment For Addiction

The program consists of 72 hours of treatment that must be completed within a 12 week period. Classes are held on three separate days of the week averaging three hours in length until 72 hours of positive treatment process is complete.

Deferred Prosecution Programs

Deferred Prosecution Programs are authorized for misdemeanor charges pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 10.05. This statute allows any misdemeanor charge to be deferred for alcohol, drug, or mental health reasons that have contributed to the misdemeanor offense, provided the individual begins and completes the recommended treatment program.