Prime For Life and ADETS

Dharma Counseling Service uses Prime For Life® as its ADETS (Alcohol and Drug Education Traffic School) program. It is the standard best-practice model required for DWI ADETS programs. The 16-hour Prime For Life program also meets a variety of other needs, such as legal, school or job requirements.

Fees

• ADETS: $160, no tax. The State of North Carolina sets this fee for NC DWI (508) clients.
• Prime For Life (not for an NC DWI): $185, no tax. The cost is slightly higher only because of materials. The state DWI office collects fees from all ADETS and DWI providers to offset part of the cost of materials for NC DWI clients only.

There is never a cost to taxpayers for any materials or services we provide.

How to enroll

Everyone must enroll in advance. Each session has only 20 places, filled first come, first served, and classes sell out quickly. Call us to enroll.

Be ready to pay the fee and, if you were assessed elsewhere, bring the recommendation forms from that agency. State DWI regulations don’t allow us to enroll DWI ADETS clients without a current, valid lifetime driving record and proof of their breath or blood alcohol reading (BAC). State law allows no exceptions.

Under NC DWI law, a DWI assessment is valid for only 6 months, so you must begin ADETS classes within 6 months of your assessment. If you enroll within 6 months but start classes later, the statute still requires a new assessment.