Beau Sikorski had already attended 15 Alcoholics Anonymous sessions, Albury Local Court heard on Monday.

Magistrate Richard Funston praised the 25-year-old for taking it on himself to address his issues.

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"The fact that he admits he's got an alcohol problem, that's a pretty good step," Mr Funston said.

Sikorski, who was supported by his parents, said he knew it was going to be a long journey.

"I've been told that, by a sober member (of AA), that I've got to keep coming and coming," he said.

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Mr Funston said Alcoholics Anonymous "seems to get fantastic results. It might seriously change your life.

"You're still young and there's still hope."

Sikorski, who previously pleaded guilty to intimidation, destroying or damaging property and resisting police, was placed on an 18-month community corrections order.

While this included a condition that he undertake drug and alcohol counselling, ultimately this was down to him.

"I think you go (to Alcoholics Anonymous) because you want to stay sober," Mr Funston said.

Sikorski was charged by police over an incident at home on May 7.

His father let him have a couple of drinks while watching football on the TV.

But he became so drunk, from beer, mixed spirits and three-quarters of a bottle of vodka, that he became abusive.

He threatened to "slit someone's throat" and then grabbed a large knife with a 20-centimetre blade.

Sikorski was disarmed by his father, then ripped his bedroom door of its hinges.

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