Alcohol/Drug Education/Minor in Possession

Course Description:

This course meets the requirements for court-ordered alcohol/drug education or minor in possession education. The purpose of this eight-hour program is to heighten the consciousness of the participants concerning their substance abuse. Participants will learn skills necessary to make appropriate decisions regarding use of illegal drugs and/or alcohol use. Video, handouts, and speakers are used to facilitate discussion.

Course Includes:

• Discussion of value systems vs. actions
• Exploration of the behavior which led to arrest
• Law and behavior comparison
• Myths vs. facts about alcohol and drug use
• Impairment of driver skills due to substance use
• Costs to the individual and society at large
• Health consequences of chemical and substance use
• Goal-setting