When our daughter was ordered to take alcohol and drug awareness class as part of her sentence for possessing marijuana, we were very thankful for a number of reasons. We felt that this type of punishment would be much more effective since she could learn about the dangers of alcohol and drugs. Her father and I took it very seriously, and I was happy to see that she was as well. The judge told us that there were classes she could take in the city, but where we are in Kentucky, it would take us about an hour just one way to get there. He told us that there were classes online that he would approve as well, so we went that route instead. Our daughter was embarrassed and ashamed, and we felt those were two good emotions for her to have since it would make her think twice about future actions. She learned a lot about drugs and alcohol during the class and I don't think we will have a problem with this again.

12 Hour (Level 2) Drug and Alcohol Awareness Classes can help a family understand exactly what is going not only with their child, but with anyone in their life. After all, alcoholism acts indiscriminately. It doesn't care about race, color, creed, or age, it simply makes someone want to drink and once they start drinking it makes the person never want to stop. Knowledge can be a great coping mechanism. In my experience it shouldn't be the only coping mechanism, but understanding more about why a person continually makes such obviously bad choices is at least a way to connect to that person. Otherwise you are feeling completely shut out and that's a desperate place to be. However, with classes you can not only gain a better insight about what is going on with them, but also how you can manage your own emotions around the situation. Sometimes, knowledge can be power. </p>

My brother is having to take minor-in-possession classes. He has always been in a lot of trouble, and has had difficulty with drugs and alcohol for most of his young life. He has had several incidents involving police and it was just a matter of time before they arrested him for something very serious. He is taking these classes to get his life back on track. I am hoping he can change his ways and build a better future for himself. He is a good kid, but he is very troubled and our mother and father have never been the best parents. They were usually absent, and when they were around, they were not paying much attention to what we were doing or how we were acting. I was lucky to meet a great woman in college and get myself together, but my brother was not. He is getting the help he needs now, though, and I wish him the best.

We have been trying to do everything that we can to help out my brother-in-law. When he turned 16 years old he got involved with some individuals who introduced him to drugs and alcohol. Unfortunately for my brother-in-law he has an extremely addictive personality. So when he was presented with these two substances that are highly addictive he fell into the trap. It was not long before the rest of the family noticed that my brother-in-law was having a battle with drugs and alcohol. We have tried a lot of things to help him, but because of his addictive personality it has been difficult for him to stay away from drugs for an extended period of time. His drug and alcohol addiction has caused untold pain and suffering to everyone in our family. Right now my brother-in-law is considering taking an alcohol and drug awareness class.  We're suggesting he take it online, in the hopes that the ease will get him to actually do it. I hope that he will take this class and that it will do him some good.

If you have been ordered by a judge to complete alcohol classes due to a charge, you can take an 8 Hour, Level 1 Alcohol and Drug Awareness class online in order to complete your requirements. These classes are required in instances of DUI charges, as well as possession. They are very informative and will teach you the rules, regulations, and laws regarding alcohol. DUI can be a serious charge, and level 1 class participation is a good way to prove that you are looking to take a new direction in your life. You can log on and take the courses from your home computer, and when you have completed the 8 hour requirement, you will receive a certificate of completion that can be used as proof that you completed your court requirement. This is a good learning experience and will help educate you on the laws and consequences of alcohol possession and DUI charges.