The PathFinders' Prime For Life DUI School is designed to aid individuals who have been charged with driving under the influence. Upon referral from the court system, the client will be assessed for alcohol and drug use severity which will include obtaining an alcohol and drug use history and completing a survey questionnaire such as the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test. During an assessment interview, the client will be informed of the results of the screening. The referral source will also be informed of the results and recommendations. If the DUI Program is indicated, the appropriate referral will be made. A study guide will be given to each participant to use in the program and to keep as an ongoing reference for themselves and their families. Upon completion of the program, each client will receive a Certificate of Completion.

The first goal of this program is to help each client understand their own level of risk for alcohol and drug-related problems. The clients will learn a specific five-step risk reduction process developed by Prevention Research Institute, Lexington, KY, to help them estimate their own levels of biological risk and to teach them specific, researched-based guidelines that, if followed, will make future problems with alcohol and drugs unlikely.

The second goal is to help each client complete a self-assessment process looking at their own drinking and drug choices. This will help them determine if they have already developed alcoholism or drug addiction or, if not, how close they might be to doing so, and what resources are available to them to sort this out.

The third goal is to develop a specific action plan to avoid any further problems with alcohol or drugs.

The 12-hour Prime For Life DUI School is offered in one day long session on Saturdays. Because some states require a 20 hour DUI school, 12 hours on Saturday and 8 hours on Sunday is offered once a month.