Back on Track Impaired Driving Program

The Back on Track Program is an education program for people who have committed an impaired driving offence in Ontario, offered by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) for the Ministry of Transportation.

The program teaches how to separate drinking and other substance use from driving. Failure to complete the full program results in indefinite license suspensions. This program is offered throughout Ontario.

Available for:

• People who have committed an impaired driving offence in Ontario
• Register seven (7) days after you have been charged or convicted

Please Note: The Back on Track Program is not covered by OHIP. 

For convicted drivers, the Back on Track Program Includes:

Assessment

A one hour assessment to determine the extent of the drinking and driving problem and whether someone should enrol in the Education or Treatment Workshop.

Education or Treatment Workshops

The Education workshop is eight hours in length and focuses on:

• How alcohol and other drugs affect driving performance and safety
• The legal and personal consequences of an impaired driving conviction
• Ways to avoid drinking and driving

The Treatment workshop is 16 hours long and helps participants to:

• Learn about, and take responsibility for, their alcohol and/or drug use and its consequences
• Plan to avoid relapses and make healthier choices
• Avoid drinking and driving. 

Follow-up Interview

Six months after the completion of the Education or Treatment workshop, a follow-up interview takes place to assess success in meeting program goals and to reinforce strategies to avoid drinking and driving.

For Warn Range drivers, the Back on Track Program is an Education or Treatment workshop only.

Contact

To register, please contact the Back on Track office at 1-888-814-5831 or visit their website. Once you are registered, please call Pinewood Centre at 905-721-4747 ext. 31211 to schedule your assessment.