Online Behavioral Health & Substance Awareness Classes in North Carolina

North Carolina handles behavioral health and substance-related education through a mix of local court practices and state-administered programs. Trial judges can order assessments, education, or treatment as conditions of probation under the state’s probation laws. Recovery Courts (a statewide umbrella term that includes drug treatment, DWI, mental health, family, and veterans’ courts) operate in selected counties and follow program-specific rules. Participation and acceptance of any outside class depend on the particular court’s policies. For impaired-driving matters, the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) oversees DWI Services. People with DWI-related requirements may be directed to an assessment and one of several service levels. One such option—Alcohol and Drug Education Traffic School (ADETS)—uses a standardized curriculum delivered by authorized providers and has minimum classroom-hour rules. Completion and reporting for DWI-related services are handled within the state’s DWI Services system and may require a North Carolina provider to review or approve any out-of-state education. Separately, some first-time controlled-substance cases may reference a “Drug Education School” tied to G.S. 90-96.01. That school system is overseen by NCDHHS with an established curriculum and fee framework. Because these are state-administered programs with designated providers, an independent online class like this one is not a substitute unless the requesting authority explicitly allows it. If your situation is not tied to one of these programs—for example, a general court recommendation for education, a diversion agreement that simply lists a number of hours, or an employer/school request—this course can serve as structured education once your authority confirms the hours, format, and documentation they will accept.

• DWI/ADETS: North Carolina uses a standardized education model for certain impaired-driving cases. ADETS follows a prescribed curriculum and minimum classroom hours and is delivered by authorized agencies. Completion is tracked within the state DWI Services system. If you completed assessment or education outside North Carolina, a North Carolina DWI Services provider may have to review and approve it before the DMV acts. Independent courses typically do not replace ADETS or DWI treatment unless your DWI Services provider or court gives written approval. • Drug Education School (G.S. 90-96.01): For some first-time drug cases, courts may direct people to a Drug Education School that is overseen by NCDHHS with a defined curriculum and fee. This is different from a general substance-awareness class. If your paperwork mentions “90-96,” “Drug Education School,” or cites G.S. 90-96 or G.S. 90-96.01, contact the clerk, your attorney, probation officer, or the school administrator listed for instructions. If your paperwork doesn’t mention ADETS or Drug Education School and simply requires education hours on substance risks or decision-making, this course can be appropriate once the requesting authority confirms acceptance.

This course provides education, not clinical care. If you need an assessment or treatment, North Carolina connects residents to licensed services through Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCOs) and through specific program networks. LME/MCOs coordinate mental health and substance use services for Medicaid beneficiaries and many uninsured or underinsured residents; each county is served by an LME/MCO that can guide you to local providers. For DWI-related needs, use the DWI Services network for assessments, ADETS, and treatment levels recognized by the state. If you are involved in a Recovery Court, follow your case manager’s instructions about approved education or treatment. When in doubt, ask your officer or attorney whether you must use a designated provider or whether a general education course like this one will satisfy your educational component. Keep copies of any written approvals and your completion documentation.

After successful completion of your selected CourtCure behavioral health & substance awareness course, you can access the completion certificate/documentation provided with that course. For a North Carolina referral or requirement, confirm before enrolling what the requesting authority expects the completion document to show and how it should be submitted. The same CourtCure completion process is used for students in every state; acceptance, required hours, deadlines, and document requirements remain subject to the requesting authority.