Gaining Awareness Groups & Classes
First Step’s Gaining Awareness programs are designed as early intervention programs for clients with little or no significant life problems caused by alcohol or drug use. Typical Gaining Awareness participants are here to learn the basics of the trajectory of alcohol and drug use and how to prevent more serious problems from occurring. Most people sign up for this level of care due to alcohol or drug situations related to DWI, possession of drugs, possession of alcohol while under 21 years of age, situations caused by alcohol and/or drug use or possession at schools, jobs or other situations. Health insurance does not cover the cost of “education level” substance use classes.
Prime for Life and NC ADETS education classes are best practice programs designed to be a client-centered and comprehensive experience to assist clients in gaining awareness regarding alcohol and/or drug use. Prime for Life is the only approved curriculum for ADETS.
ADETS is required by NC DWI Services only for people who meet NC DWI Services standards for education only. To qualify for ADETS, the DWI client must have:
- BAC below .15
- Never had a prior conviction lifetime
- Meet no diagnosis for a substance use disorder
- And a few other criteria required and defined by NC DWI Services
To enroll, contact the First Step facility which you would like to attend and schedule an enrollment session. The cost of Prime for Life/ADETS is $185 per session, which must be paid in full at the time of enrollment.
