New York Drug & Alcohol Awareness Class Online
New York courts routinely order drug and alcohol education for substance-related offenses. Whether your case is in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, or any county statewide, our online Drug & Alcohol Awareness Class satisfies court-ordered education requirements.
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Nationally Recognized
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 New York?
In most cases, our online Drug & Alcohol Awareness is accepted by courts, probation officers, and employers in New York. 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.
New York Drug & Alcohol Education Requirements
New York's Judicial Diversion Program under CPL §216.05 provides an alternative to incarceration for eligible substance-related offenders, requiring treatment and education.
Under VTL §1196, DWI offenders must complete the Drinking Driver Program (DDP), a 16-hour education program. For DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired), courts may order substance abuse education as well.
New York courts also order drug education as part of Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD) under CPL §170.55 for first-time drug possession offenses. Our program satisfies general substance abuse education requirements.
New York Drug & Alcohol Laws
VTL §1192 — DWI/DWAI
Mandatory Drinking Driver Program for DWI convictions. Courts may order additional substance education.
PL §220.03-06 — Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance
Courts may order drug education through diversion or as probation condition.
CPL §216.05 — Judicial Diversion
Alternative to incarceration requiring substance abuse education and treatment.
PL §221.05-10 — Marijuana Offenses
Courts may still order drug education for qualifying marijuana-related offenses.
New York Drug & Alcohol Awareness FAQs
What is the Drinking Driver Program in New York?
The DDP is a 16-hour, 7-week state-certified program required for DWI convictions. Our Drug & Alcohol Awareness Class satisfies general court-ordered substance education but is not the state-certified DDP.
Can I get an ACD for a drug charge in New York?
Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal is available for eligible first-time drug offenses. The case is adjourned for 12 months, and if you complete requirements (including education) and stay out of trouble, the charges are dismissed.
Is this distance learning program (online class) acceptable in my county?
Search for your county in New York 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.
New York Court Directory
Browse 28 courts in New York that may order drug & alcohol awareness classes as part of sentencing, probation, or diversion programs.
Browse New York Courts →Is This the Course I Am Required to Take?
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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