Carpe Diem Collegiate Alcohol & Drug Education Program

Carpe Diem's mission is: A. To provide an effective, engaging, evidenced-based alcohol and drug education program specifically designed for local college students or those young adults with higher-education aspirations who are participating in a court-mandated deferral or a pre-arrest diversion program or other University Referrals. B. To ensure that all participants complete an individual substance abuse evaluation with either the University of North Carolina or a licensed professional to ensure their compatibility with Carpe Diem and that they are receiving the correct level of care.C. To collaborate with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, campus and community professionals and local researchers to educate participants on the legal and health ramifications related to the use of alcohol and drugs. D. To use a non-judgmental, motivational enhancement, harm-reduction approach to help students make safer, smarter and healthier decisions.E. To encourage students to consider