Assessments

Basic alcohol assessment determines if a clinical alcohol use disorder exists and whether or not education or treatment is recommended to minimize risks in the future.

Recovery Awareness frequently helps individuals with the requirements of their diversion program when a judge grants diversion. 

The majority of DUI arrests are not related to a substance use disorder, however; courts often require that an substance abuse assessment is completed with a qualified professional.

A substance abuse assessment is often required when a prescription medication or street drug and/or alcohol are part of legal proceedings.

A key aspect of most employer required substance abuse assessments is a recommendation from the evaluator about the appropriateness of the employee returning to normal work duties. 

In many cases, nurses and other professionals seek our substance abuse assessments proactively before their licensing board requests the assessment.

Courts and employers routinely ask for a substance abuse assessment in cases when there has been an arrest involving marijuana or a positive drug test for THC from the use of various cannabis products.  

State motor vehicle bureaus have a specific set of paperwork that needs to be completed by the professional evaluator. This typically consists of a substance abuse assessment and recommendations e.g., counseling.