Question by sheritol: is there a certain age you have to be to take the “alcohol and substance abuse” class to get a permit?
My daughter willbe 15 in may and wants to take the class now – can she do this and if so, where can I check on the age requirements – I havent seen any for taking the class.
Thanks – we live in Jacksonville, Fla.

Best answer:

Answer by KimShawty
Here are some websites that might help:

http://www.lowestpricetrafficschool.com/driver-education/drug-alcohol-course.html

http://www.addictionsearch.com/treatment/FL/city/jacksonville.html

http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/samh/substanceabuse/

http://www.steppingstonecenter.org/

Hope this helps

-KimShawty

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