My man is in for computer stuff and is in a fed camp but when he gets out he has to go for two years with no drugs or alcohol. The drugs I can understand but whats the deal with no letting him drink I mean its no like he is underage i just don't get it. And one more thing how do they test for the alcohol anyways???? Any info would be great!!!!

Its usually a pretty standard condition of parole. Im sure if he has good behaviour then at some point he can talk to his PO about it, especially if he has no priors relating to drinking or drugs.

Also welcome to PTO and glad you found us !!!

Alcohol IS a drug and can become very addictive and he'll end up back in prison. It has nothing to do with his age. It has everything to do with staying clean and out of trouble of all kinds. If a condition of his parole is no alcohol, then that's how it is and it means no alcohol in his home as well.

I think it might be a good idea for you to check out "cross addiction", in which an adddict can cross the line from one addiction that has been labeled as illegal, to another addiction that is legal. It might answer some of your questions on why this is a condition of his parole. Good Luck

gagirl, I agree. Many addicts/alcoholics will trade one drug for another and become just as addicted to the next one. Alcohol lowers inhabitions, and triggers the pleasure center in the brain, leading many back to their drug of choice.

Here is a link to Cross Addictions (http://prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177477&highlight=cross+Addiction)

One thing everyone seems to have caught on to is that a very large nimber of crimes are committed while people are drinking. Hence the restrictions. Testing is usually a urinalysis.

I'm pretty sure alcohol is the main reason I'm here right now... after being released from prison, even though a condition of his house arrest was to not consume alcohol, my guy started drinking. It hadn't even been a problem before, and at first it was more of a social thing... people came to the house to visit him, and he wanted to drink with them. The alcohol intensified his problems he was having with coping with his release, and it led to drug use, which had also never been a problem with him. Now he's awaiting sentencing for violating probation and could be sent back to prison for 20 years. It's best to keep them away from any substance after their release for their own good... there's a lot of mental issues they are dealing with that alcohol can only intensify.

Sobriety is often a condition of parole/probation--it's almost universal if someone is convicted of a drug or alcohol-related offense. If a person is sober, it's nothing they need to worry about. If anyone, however, thinks they can fool a probation officer....just don't try it.

As a general rule the terms of probation allow a P.O. to do a breath test or urinalysis should someone show up to report show any signs of intoxication, if you're caught in a bar or liquor store, or if the P.O. makes a home visit and finds signs that the person has been drinking or using. Remember, they've had years to see every possible trick anyone might try (and they develop a pretty good 6th sense as to when someone might be playing games)--there is little point in even trying to outsmart them.

One thing that is very important when he does get out is to make sure his P.O. is aware of any medications he may be taking. Any number, including things as benign as antihistamines, can cause someone to look a bit groggy at the wrong time and possibly show up on a urine test as well. I know of a fellow who switched allergy medications to something that disagreed with him, was hauled to detox on the mistaken notion that he was intoxicated, and then was hit with a violation on the grounds that he'd been taken to detox! The violation was originally dismissed, but nobody needs that kind of grief.

yes, he needs to not drink too. What everyone is saying is right. It may be hard to understand and it will be helpful if you support him in that, and help make that transition too.

I believe they can't have any alcohol in the house either even if he isnt drinking it. Believe me you don't want him to violate parole. Do not try to beat the system!!! When he is off parole he can do what he wants but if he wants to stay free he better follow his parole plan to the letter. Good Luck!!!!

i totally believe that to. if you want them to stay free then keep them away from all stuff that will violate them..

jessica allman