How to Know if You Have a Substance Addiction
Why Get an Addiction Evaluation Assessment?
- Know for sure if you have a drug or alcohol addiction
- Assess the level of addiction
- Determine if there are any mental or physical concerns contributing to possible addiction
- Assess how substance use is affecting your life
- Find out where you are and what path is recommended for change
Why Get an Addiction Evaluation Assessment?
Screening
The process of evaluating the possible presence of a problem. This will include a drug urine test.
Assessment
The process of defining the nature of the problem. The diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Who Conducts My Evaluation Assessment?
Your addiction evaluation assessment at Serenity done by a experienced and/or credentialed professional. Typically you will see one of our psychologist or social workers. Whoever you see for you assessment has years of experience with addiction evaluation assessments. You can be confident they will make an accurate diagnosis and recommendation.
What Tools do You Use to Determine Addiction?
Serenity uses The Addiction Severity Index (ASI), a trusted tool for measuring addiction severity. It’s a structured 45 minute to one hour interview that assesses someone’s need for treatment.
What ASI Helps Assess
- Medical issues related to drug use
- Employment / Support status
- Levels of Alcohol and Drug use
- Legal Issues resulting from substance abuse
- Family / Social Factors
- Psychiatric / Mental Health Status
Evaluation for Entering a Treatment Facility
If you already know you have an addiction problem you’ll still need and assessment before entering a treatment facility. The evaluation assessment gives our staff a comprehensive perspective into your unique situation and informs us on the best way to help you. Any information obtained during your assessment is confidential.
Court-Ordered Evaluations
If you’ve been charged with something involving drugs or alcohol, then a judge may order a substance abuse evaluation. A judge will often require a substance abuse evaluation when you’re charged with:
- DUI or DUID
- Drug or alcohol possession
- Disorderly conduct
- Public intoxication
If you’re receiving a court-ordered evaluation, make sure to bring the required paperwork to your appointment.
