Monday, October 15, 2012

Online Alcohol Drug Class for Court Requirements

Why Choose Tom Wilson Counseling Center for your Online Alcohol Class or Drug Class?

Tom Wilson has been providing online alcohol and drug awareness classes since 2005.
Tom Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Tom Wilson has OVER 25 years of counseling experience
Our Online Classes have been approved in most states by courts and agencies. *
Convenient and Affordable
Secure registration and payment
Privacy Guaranteed
Available 24/7
LIVE office support
FREE Personalized Alcohol Self Assessment included
FREE Certificate of Completion
FREE optional 60 minute Victims Impact Panel

* If online classes are not allowed, many states will approve them if the citation was received by an out of state resident, or no local alternatives are available for in person education. Ask the court or agency to consider accepting an online class if your circumstances require other alternatives or more flexibility.

Tom Wilson Counseling Centers, Inc. is a private corporation that offers in-person and online state approved DUI Education, Alcohol/Drug/Substance Awareness, Relapse Prevention, Alcohol and Drug Evaluations, Traffic Safety, Anger Management, Cognitive Self-Change, Conflict Management, Thinking Errors, Theft/Shoplifting and Parenting classes approved by many states.

Tom Wilson, MA, LCPC is the President of Tom Wilson Counseling Centers, Inc. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in the State of Idaho and authorized to practice by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses. He has practiced for over 30 years and maintains the following professional credentials and licensing:

Ada County, Idaho Approved Online DUI Classes Provider since 2004

Certified Prevention Specialist, Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification

Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist

State Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Brief Assessment and Screening for College Students (BASICS) Practitioner

Idaho State approved DUI and Substance Abuse Evaluator

Idaho Supreme Court approved Domestic Battery Evaluator

Court approved provider of Alcohol, Drug and DUI Classes

Court approved Anger Management Counseling

Idaho Transportation Department approved Defensive Driving Class

Licensed by the Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems as an APPROVED Substance Abuse Program Provider for MIP (Minor in Possession) Class, CAIT License #631317

Nevada DMV Approved Online DUI School, License #DUI000027610

Nevada DMV Approved Online Traffic Safety School, License #TSS000028387

Monday, September 17, 2012

Complete Alcohol Drug Class Online to Meet Court Requirements

APPROVED Alcohol and Drug Awareness Education Classes

Our classes have been approved in all states for out of state residents who received a DUI or Minor in Possession in another state. If you received a DUI , DWI or Minor in Possession charge in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and are required to complete an alcohol class, alcohol awareness class or alcohol and drug education, and cannot find an in-person class in your area, are an out of state resident, or are currently living overseas, you can complete one of our DUI classes, alcohol classes, drug classes to meet court or agency requirements. Many states accept our online classes if you reside in the same state in which you received your citation.

Why choose Tom Wilson Counseling for your online class?

Tom Wilson Counseling Center has been providing ONLINE classes since 2005
Tom Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, an Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist and an approved DUI and Substance Abuse Evaluator
Approved by most states, courts, agencies, judges, attorneys, colleges, universities and employers
Convenient and affordable
SECURE registration and payment.
PRIVACY. Your personal is NEVER shared with anyone unless you request it.
Classes and evaluations available 24/7
Live phone support, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm MST
Technical support via email for enrolled members
Personalized Alcohol Self Assessment and Feedback
FREE Proof of Enrollment
FREE Certificate of Completion
FREE Victims Impact Panel

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Choosing the Right Online Alcohol Class for Court Requirements

Avoid Costly Mistakes when Enrolling in an Online DUI, Alcohol or Drug Class

© 2012 Thomas Wilson

Internationally Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

If you have received a citation for a DUI, DWI, OUI, minor in possession or consumption of alcohol, then enrolling in an online DUI or alcohol awareness class will be part of your obligations to the court. This is usually required by the court before the court releases you from supervision.

However, a simple mistake such as choosing the wrong class or choosing the wrong online program provider could get you into even more trouble with the court. If you want to resolve your case quickly, avoid these common mistakes.

Mistake # 1: Enrolling in a class from a provider that does not have the proper credentials or is not accredited.

Alcohol awareness classes are taught by professionals who are certified or licensed in alcohol or drug education or counseling. If you are unsure, ask for a copy of their license or credentials to provide to the court.

Mistake #2: Enrolling in the wrong class. Be sure to enroll in the correct class that is required by the court.

Normally these classes are called alcohol awareness classes or minor in possession classes.

Remember that an alcohol awareness class is different than a DUI class or a drug education class. If you are unsure or don’t know the exact name of the class, you should call the office of the program provider and ask for assistance. Licensed course providers are happy to help you find the right class.

Mistake #3: Enrolling in an online class without getting approval from your court or agency.

A credentialed course provider will not encourage you to sign up unless you have gotten permission from the court or agency that requires the class. Be sure you have permission from the court, agency or your attorney take the online class. It’s always a good idea to call and get an OK.

Mistake #4: Enrolling in the cheapest class.

Just because the class is the cheapest, does not necessarily mean it will meet court requirements, or provide technical support. Some providers charge extra for certificates or other paper work required by the court. Inquire about all the cost involved in getting proof of enrollment, completion of certificates and mailing costs. Some providers make their money by charging inflated fees for services that are normally included at no cost by licensed or credentialed programs.

www.tomwilsoncounseling.com for online dui class, online alcohol class, online drug class, online anger class, online parenting class, online self change class, online thinking errors class, online relapse class, online traffic class.

Monday, July 30, 2012

How Much Can You Drink and Avoid DUI Arrest and DUI Classes ?

Avoid a DUI and DUI classes - Use the Blood Alcohol Calculator at Tom Wilson Counseling.

You don't have to be drunk to be an impaired driver or get a DUI.

Frequently, a DUI arrest can results in fines, DUI classes and a restricted license.

Learn how much is too much with this online blood alcohol calculator courtesy of Tom Wilson Counseling Center, a developer of online dui classes.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Online Alcohol Class

Court approved online classes for alcohol, drug and substance abuse

An alcohol, drug or substance addiction will eventually cause harm to you or to others. If you get into trouble with the law, then you may receive a judge or court order to attend drug and alcohol classes. The goals of an alcohol, drug or substance abuse class are to help you understand how the alcohol and/or drugs affect your body, and the harm that you may cause to others while abusing the substance. They also teach some self change skills to help you overcome your addictions and manage relapse episodes. Our classes will provide information about the short and long term affects of the substance abuse. These classes will also provide information regarding the financial and emotional costs of your addiction.

Click on class below to begin registration:

8 Hour Online Alcohol and Drug Class : $150

12 Hour Online Alcohol and Drug Class: $225

16 Hour Online Alcohol and Drug Class: $300

20 Hour Online Alcohol and Drug Class: $375

24 Hour Online Alcohol and Drug Class: $450

NEW!

26 Hour Online Deferred Entry of Judgment / Drug Diversion Class: $450

OTHER ONLINE CLASSES at Tom Wilson Counseling Center:

DUI Classes

DUI / Alcohol / Drug / Substance Evaluations

Minor in Possession Classes

California Out-of-State DUI Classes

Nevada DMV Approved DUI Classes

Anger Management Classes

Relapse Prevention Classes

Theft and Shoplifting Classes

Cognitive Self Change / Conflict Management / Thinking Errors Classes

Idaho Defensive Driving and Traffic Safety Classes

Nevada DMV Approved Traffic Safety Classes

Florida Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course

Texas Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course

Parenting Apart: A Parenting Divorce Class for Most States

ALL classes developed and monitored by Tom Wilson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is also a Certified Alcohol and Substance Prevention Specialist.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Alcohol Awareness Class

Multiple Genetic Factors May Be Cause of Alcohol Dependence

Recent studies suggest Alcoholism or Alcohol Dependence has several genetic factors instead of a single genetic risk factor.

More than 7,500 adult male and female twins were studied in the Virginia Adult Twin Study of Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders to determine the structure of genetic risk for Alcoholism

They found that three genetic factors reflect risk for (1) increased tolerance and heavy use, (2) loss of control with alcohol-associated social dysfunction, and (3) withdrawal and use despite problems.

Though these results are preliminary, authors state that they could influence future efforts to study genetic risk factors for Alcoholism. The authors note that previous studies “have looked at the magnitude of genetic factors assuming that a single dimension of genetic liability.”

They recommend reconsidering these earlier conclusions in light of the results of this study. This new study indicates that several genetic factors—not just one—influence risk for Alcoholism.

As a result, the study’s authors argue that the assumption of a single genetic risk factor “is unwarranted and should not continue to be accepted before being subjected to empirical test.”

Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol abuse takes its toll on public health and our communities in many ways, including through higher rates of violent crime.

A new University of Minnesota study has confirmed that neighborhoods with a higher density of alcohol establishments experience more violent crime. But the study also compared neighborhoods with on-premise alcohol sales – such as bars and restaurants – with neighborhoods containing off-site alcohol sales, such as liquor stores.

Traci Toomey, a professor of epidemiology at the University’s School of Public Health, led the study.

On-premise alcohol sales led to more violent crime than off-premise sales

“We found a stronger relationship between density of alcohol establishments and violent crime for on-premise – the bars and the restaurants – than we did for the off-premise establishments,” she said.

“But that’s not to say that there wasn’t a connection between the number of, or the density of, off-premise establishments and violent crime. It’s just that it was higher, it was more magnified, for the on-premise establishments.”

Findings should influence policy

Toomey said that policy makers should consider these findings and previous studies when making decisions about the number of alcohol licenses to be granted in a given community.

“The recommendation is that we need to control the density of alcohol establishments in a neighborhood and in a community,” she said. “We need to make sure that we’re not flooding these communities with alcohol establishments and inadvertently increasing the problems that that neighborhood is experiencing.”

Toomey added that while elected officials may be tempted to increase the number of alcohol establishments as a way to raise revenue during tough economic times, she said that they need to weigh those benefits against the strong potential for increases in violent crime.

“An increase in violent crime will increase community costs in terms of law enforcement, court costs, health care costs, and contribute to a poorer quality of life for neighborhood residents.”

On-premise vs. off-premise

Toomey said that on-premise establishments like bars and restaurants sell alcohol to be consumed on site, while off-premise establishments like liquor stores and convenience stores sell alcohol to be consumed at a different location. As a result, these types of establishments could pose different problems for neighborhoods.

On-premise establishments are more likely to attract larger crowds, and customers at these establishments may drink too much and get involved in problems like fights and vandalism, Toomey said. Meanwhile, “off-premise establishment customers typically do not hang out at the establishment and are more likely to get intoxicated and have problems at different locations, potentially outside of the neighborhoods where they purchased the alcohol.”

Online Alcohol Awareness Classes Reduce Individual Risks of Alcohol Consumption

Although the study addresses environmental risk factors for violent crimes, such as the density of bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, substance abuse prevention specialists point to individual strategies for reducing the consequences of over drinking by adults, and underage drinkers. One strategy, online alcohol awareness classes uses the web to deliver information about the risks and consequences of alcohol use. Typically mandated by courts for persons cited for underage drinking, theses classes have proven to reduce the frequency and negative consequences of drinking in underage emerging adults (ages 18 -25). Studies show that participants find the classes informative and effective. Currently, many colleges now require freshman to complete an online alcohol awareness class as part of their college orientation.

Combining Environmental and Individual Strategies Most Effective

It now appears that communities that limit the number of establishments in a community that serve alcohol and offer individual strategies for young drinkers, such as online alcohol awareness classes, have the best chance of reducing violent crimes in their communities.