Why do I have to take this class?
Click here to download and read the Utah State DUI Sentencing Matrix
Why are prices for PRIME for Life® classes so high with some companies?
We ask ourselves the same question all the time. In our opinion, “the system” often adopts the attitude that people who have broken the law should have to pay “whatever it takes” to set things right and then takes advantage of people (who have little choice in the matter) by charging as much as they [...]
Do I have to take PRIME for Life® from a specific company?
No. You have the right to take the PRIME for Life® course from the company of your choice. Many of our students receive misinformation that they must take the course from one agency or another and are often referred to agencies that charge too much, have inflexible schedules, or are just plain rude. To be [...]
How do I know if a company is certified to teach PRIME for Life® in Utah?
You can find a list of all state certified PRIME for Life® classes registered with the Prevention Research Institute at the Utah Department of Substance Abuse and Mental Health website (www.dsamh.utah.gov). 1. Navigate to this link on the DSAMH official webiste 2. Click on “DUI Education Providers-Alphabetic” 3. Scroll down to where you see Odyssey House on [...]
Who is certified to teach PRIME for Life® classes?
PRIME for Life® instructors must receive official training from the Prevention Research Institute (PRI) to become certified to teach the course. Instructors must maintain current PRIME for Life® certification by completing continuing education hours. PRIME for Life® instructors must also teach the course under the supervision of a licensed substance abuse treatment agency.
What are other reasons to take PRIME for Life®?
• To learn about the risk factors of drug and alcohol use in a relaxed environment • To get more information about substance abuse issues before deciding on treatment • To learn about research concerning the risks of drug and alcohol use for the benefit of another person • To support a family member or loved one [...]
Do I have to take PRIME for Life® classes?
In the state of Utah, you have to complete the PRIME for Life® series for the following reasons: • If you received a first DUI charge and were not recommended for treatment • If you received a second DUI charge within 10 years of your first DUI charge and were not recommended for treatment • [...]
Why do people take PRIME for Life®?
The people who take PRIME for Life® classes are described as follows: • Their judge ordered them to take PRIME for Life® • They received a “no treatment recommended” determination following a court-ordered substance abuse evaluation which immediately qualifies them for the PRIME for Life® series • Their therapist or probation officer told them to [...]
What topics are covered in PRIME for Life®?
PRIME For Life® consists of general information about substance use and abuse. Some of the topics discussed are (but not limited to): • The main biological risk factors for alcoholism and what they mean • Is marijuana addictive? • What is impairment? What does impairment mean for the individual? When does impairment begin? • Narcotics [...]
What is PRIME for Life®?
PRIME For Life® is a research-based substance use prevention and impaired driving class,as well as a class used for minors in possession/use of alcohol/controlled substances. The program educates students of all ages about the risks of drug and alcohol use. The program is used in over 40 US states, several foreign countries, active duty US [...]