Now I Can Get to Work

I was able to take my 8 hour alcohol class online in just a few short nights before starting my job. I was so excited that I was finally going to be working in the court system. I had taken many legal classes in college, and I had applied for many different jobs, but to my dismay I did not get hired at any of them.

I was feeling very discouraged about my decision to take law as my major, when I finally got called by the court system to work as a legal transcriber. I was very excited. I was required to take an alcohol education class before I started, so I found a great class on the Internet and signed up right away.  It was inexpensive, and didn't take long to finish. I printed out the certificate of completion and was told to show up the following day at my new job.

I Enjoyed My Alcohol Awareness Class

I was impressed by how comprehensive the online 24 hour alcohol education course I took for my new job was. I was starting to work at a new law office and was encouraged by the prospect of working in a new place but was a little discouraged by all the requirements I had to go through before starting my job.

One of the requirements, was to take an online alcohol class. Initially, I wasn't happy about taking the class online, but since my job as paying for it and I could start immediately, I wanted to get through it quickly. 

I found an online alcohol class that looked reputable and signed up right away. What surprised me, was how much I enjoyed the class. I learned a lot about substance abuse, drinking behavior and patterns, problems associated with drinking and the shocking DUI statistics. As a lawyer, these things were fascinating. The class was well written and incorporated videos as well. I also learned how much I "prejudge" situations and have decided to be more open and neutral.

Why I Had to Do Alcohol Awareness Classes

A few months ago I was at a party with some friends. I am of age to buy alcohol in the United States so I went by a grocery store and picked up several cases of beer to share with others at the party. There were a lot of people and we were all having a really good time.

Then the police officers showed up at the door. We figured it was just for a noise complaint but I guess there were underage drinkers at the party. The police officers had seen me walking in with the beer so they assumed I provided it to the underage drinkers.

If I had known there were underage kids there, I would never have gone to the party. I had to go to court and was convicted of supplying minors with alcohol. I was ordered to take and level 3 online alcohol education course as part of my sentence. Now I know better.

Alcohol Awareness Classes Can Change Your Life

I like to think that I am a responsible person. I go to work every day and I pay my bills on time. I don't lie or cheat or steal. I stay drug free and healthy except that I consider myself a wine connoisseur . I love studying wine, drinking wine, talking about wine, shopping for wine, tasting wine, etc. But now, I do it very responsibly and cautiously. I never drink and drive and hire a taxi service in advance if I go out. I don't let my friends drink and drive either. I will pay for their taxi if necessary, to keep them safe.

Throughout my twenties I was a bartender and I drank a lot more hard liquor. I never considered my drinking to be a big deal until I was arrested for a DUI. Part of my fine was to complete an online alcohol class. I was so ashamed that I took the 30 hour course.  I wasn't looking forward to it thinking it would be preachy and boring.

However, to my surprise it was exactly the opposite. I learned so many things that I never knew before, and it inspired me to look at my drinking behavior. In some ways I am glad I got that DUI. It changed my life for the better and I was spared a far worse experience.

How Alcohol Awareness Classes Helped My Dad

Both my parents have struggled with alcohol problems throughout my whole childhood. My mother stopped drinking when I was in high school but my dad continued to drink even though he tried to quit.

It got to be really embarrassing, and I never wanted to have friends over. He would  make a big fool of himself and make my friends uncomfortable. My mom finally had enough, and got a divorce from him several years after she stopped drinking.

A few years ago, I signed him up for an alcohol awareness class. When he told me he took it, I didn't want to get my hopes up. I figured he'd stop drinking for a little while but this was his pattern before starting back up again.

For some reason, the online alcohol class really helped him. He's attending AA meetings every day and has a sponsor helping him stay sober. He says he hasn't had a drink since and is determined to turn his life around.

Take Alcohol Awareness Classes to Take Control of Your Life

A teacher once said, "to get an acorn tree, plant an acorn seed." In other words, in order to accomplish your future goals, you have to take control and plant the right seeds in the present.

If alcohol has been a problem for you in your life, even causing legal problems, you have to do something now to alter your future. One place to start would be to take an alcohol awareness class. You can even start one today if you do it online.

Not only will taking an online alcohol class help you take more control of yourself, but you will feel better too. The classes range from an eight hour course to a twenty four hour course, and the prices are extremely reasonable. Make sure that you find an accredited business that offers world-class customer support, and has no hidden fees.

Afterwards, congratulate yourself on planting positive seeds that will grow positive trees.

Be Safe when You Choose to Drink Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is a normal part of daily life for people in most countries. Sipping wine with dinner, toasting champagne at a wedding, and sharing a beer with some friends can be positive ways to use alcohol. In fact, alcohol is okay as long as you are being responsible when using it.

If you are not careful however, alcohol can be dangerous. Many irresponsible alcohol imbibers end up in serious legal trouble or even worse, in a car crash. Others need to attend an alcohol awareness class so that they learn about the full impact drinking has on their lives and the lives of innocent victims they may accidently come into contact with.

If you are not sure how responsible you are, try taking an online alcohol class. These classes are inexpensive, easy, and convenient to take. You will learn so much about the impact your drinking has on yourself and those around you. You will be amazed to learn how hard alcohol is on your body and how easily it is to drive while intoxicated. You hear from victims as well as offenders to get a picture of the full affect DUI has on individuals, families, communities and society at large.

Such a class may help encourage you take your drinking more seriously including cutting back on the amount of alcohol you consume or being so careful to drink responsibly.