California Drug & Alcohol Awareness Class Online
California has extensive substance abuse education requirements for drug and alcohol offenses. Whether your court order is from Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, or any of California's 58 counties, our online Drug & Alcohol Awareness Class satisfies court-ordered education requirements statewide.
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This online Drug & Alcohol Awareness is recognized throughout the United States and satisfies court, legal, probation, parole, and employment requirements.
Our course instructor is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). View our Course Instructor's credentials and designations.
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Our Drug & Alcohol Awareness is 100% online and self-paced, which allows you to start and stop at any time and as often as necessary to accommodate your schedule.
The course can also be taken on any device that has access to the Internet: desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. You can even start on one device and continue on another!
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If your certificate is not accepted for any reason, contact us and let us know. We will work with your court or officer to resolve it.
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Is This Distance Learning Program Acceptable in California?
In most cases, our online Drug & Alcohol Awareness is accepted by courts, probation officers, and employers in California. However, in some cases the court or rules of a particular county may disallow distance learning. We recommend confirming with your specific court or probation officer before enrolling.
Your certificate is backed by a 100% Acceptance Guarantee. If your certificate is not accepted for any reason, we will work with your court or officer to resolve it. Simply contact us with written proof of decline.
California Drug & Alcohol Education Requirements
California requires drug and alcohol education for a wide range of offenses. Under VC §23538, first-offense DUI convictions require a 3-month alcohol education program (AB541). Second offenses require an 18-month program (SB38) under VC §23542.
For non-DUI drug offenses, California Penal Code §1000 (Deferred Entry of Judgment) allows first-time drug offenders to complete a drug education program and have charges dismissed. The program length varies from 4-52 hours based on the judge's order.
Our Drug & Alcohol Awareness Class provides comprehensive substance abuse education suitable for court-ordered mandates. Note: For DUI-specific programs (AB541, SB38), California requires state-licensed providers. Our class satisfies general drug and alcohol education requirements.
California Drug & Alcohol Laws
VC §23152 — DUI
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Mandatory alcohol education programs required for all DUI convictions.
PC §1000 — Deferred Entry of Judgment
First-time drug offenders may complete education to have charges dismissed.
HS §11357 — Marijuana Possession
While decriminalized for adults, minors and those with enhanced charges may still face education requirements.
HS §11350 — Controlled Substance Possession
Felony charge. Courts may order drug education as part of Proposition 36 diversion or PC §1000.
VC §23538 — First DUI Education
3-month alcohol education program required for first-offense DUI (state-licensed AB541 program).
California Drug & Alcohol Awareness FAQs
Does California accept online drug and alcohol classes?
For general court-ordered drug and alcohol education (non-DUI), many California courts accept online programs. For DUI-specific mandates (AB541, SB38), California requires state-licensed in-person or approved online providers. Confirm your specific requirement with your court.
What is Proposition 36 in California?
Proposition 36 (now codified in PC §1210) allows eligible non-violent drug offenders to receive substance abuse treatment and education instead of incarceration. Our drug and alcohol education class can satisfy the educational component of Prop 36 diversion.
How many hours of drug education does California require?
For general court-ordered education, the judge sets the duration, typically 4-52 hours. DUI programs have fixed lengths: 3 months (first offense), 18 months (second offense), or 30 months (multiple offenses).
Is this distance learning program (online class) acceptable in my county?
Search for your county in California below. Counties in green accept our online Drug & Alcohol Awareness. If your county is not listed or specifically rejects distance learning providers, contact us for guidance.
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The Drug & Alcohol Awareness has a number of different names but they all reference the same course requirement. If you have been instructed to take any one of the following courses then our online Drug & Alcohol Awareness may satisfy that requirement:
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