Teen Drug and Alcohol Class Online

This class is for teens ages 13 to 17 who got in trouble for vaping, marijuana or alcohol. A school may ask for it instead of a suspension after a vape in the bathroom. A juvenile court, teen court, diversion program or juvenile probation officer may ask for it after a minor in possession charge.

This class may fit your teen if:

• The paperwork says "drug and alcohol class," "vaping class," "marijuana education" or "substance education course."
• The school asked for a class after your teen was caught with a vape or weed.
• Your family wants your teen to get the facts before things go further.

Not available in Texas. We do not offer this course to families in Texas. Texas has its own programs for vaping and for minor in possession cases. If your order comes from Texas, ask the court or school which program they need.

For parents: a parent or guardian buys the course and holds the account. The course is for ages 13–17 only. We never ask for your teen's date of birth, case number or court.

This is an education course. It is not a substance use assessment or treatment program. It does not tell you whether your teen has a problem with substances. If a court or school asked for an assessment, you need a licensed provider, not this course.

This course is not a DUI or DWI program. It does not count toward a driver's license or a DUI condition.

If you think your teen needs more than a class, talk to a doctor or call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. It is free and open every day.

Each lesson is about one hour of reading, listening and short exercises, with a quiz at the end.

1. The Facts About Marijuana, Alcohol, and Vaping
2. Your Teen Brain: Rewards, Habits, and Why Risk Is Higher Now
3. Why People Use: Stress, Friends, Feelings, and Ads
4. Triggers, Cravings, and Urge Surfing
5. Saying No: Friends, Parties, and Peer Pressure
6. Real-Life Risks: Driving, Pills, Parties, and Staying Safe
7. Better Decisions: STOP, Pros and Cons, and 10-10-10
8. My Choices Plan: Goals, Support, and Staying on Track

Your teen starts with the facts: what is inside a vape, how strong today's weed is, and what alcohol, nicotine and THC do to a brain that keeps growing until about 25. They check common myths, like "vapes are just water vapor" or "weed is natural, so it's safe." Then they look at why people use: stress, boredom, fitting in, trouble sleeping, and ads with sweet flavors. Later lessons cover cravings, what to say at a party, and an exit plan with a code word for a parent. They also learn the safety rules: never ride with a driver who has been drinking or using, never take pills from friends, and call 911 when someone needs help. The last lesson ends with a My Choices Plan: reasons, triggers, a no-script and people to call.

Take the number of hours on the paperwork. If the school or officer did not name a number, ask them before you choose.

• A timed study log. The timer counts active time only, like reading, listening and doing exercises. It stops when your teen walks away. Hours are saved on our server, not on the phone. How the timer works →
• A quiz after each lesson and a final test that opens only after every lesson is done.

You get an enrollment letter when your teen starts, with a line for the school contact or juvenile probation officer. You also get a progress report and a certificate of completion with a certificate ID and QR code. The school or officer can check it at /verify with the certificate ID and last name. Every lesson can be read aloud with audio.

The court, school or officer decides whether a certificate counts, not us. Ask three questions, by email if you can:

1. "Will you accept an online, self-paced drug, alcohol and vaping education class for teens?"
2. "How many hours do you need?"
3. "Do you need an education class, or a substance use assessment from a licensed provider?"

The last question matters most. Our page for probation officers explains how hours are logged and how to check a certificate. For more on who decides, read will a court accept an online class?