People Magazine is reporting that Nicole Richie has enrolled herself in a 18 month anti-drinking driver course. "The program consists of 52 hours of group counseling, bi-weekly face-to-face interviews and 12 hours of alcohol education, according to the council. Participants are also encouraged to attend 12-step meetings."

Papers filed with the Superior Court of California show that on Sept. 26 Richie signed up for a 18-month anti-drinking driver course, known as the SB 38 Alcohol Program. SB 38 is for people who have been convicted of DUI on more than one occasion within a 7-year period, the Santa Barbara Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse states on its Web site.

Nicole is photographed above with Joel Madden heading out of a hair salon after getting a touch up. Is anyone amazed that Nicole is already six months pregnant? Where is this year going?!