While there was early recognition of the need for chemical dependency treatment, initial efforts consisted solely of sending offenders to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. It soon became clear that many offenders needed a different type of program. As a result, a 4-part model was developed to address the unique needs of chemical dependency treatment in a minimum security facility. The assessment consists of a personal interview, use of a wide range of testing instruments, initial drug screen, and diagnosis and recommendations. Because of the high denial in most offenders, the motivation section is essential to the entire success of this model. The third step, intensive treatment, is seen as a goal rather than an end. It includes group therapy, education, family participation, recreation, Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, and individual reading and writing assignments. Finally, an individualized aftercare program is developed by each participant and is implemented even before the offender is discharged from the addiction treatment program. The offenders have made community contacts, attended community programs, found sponsors, and developed clearly defined goals and plans.