Clinical Alcohol and Drug Evaluation in Winder, GA
A clinical alcohol and drug evaluation is a one-on-one assessment that determines whether someone has a substance use problem, how serious it is, and what level of care, if any, is appropriate. At Comprehensive Counseling Services, evaluations are conducted by Valerie Wood, LCSW, C-CATODSW, a state-certified clinical evaluator. CCS offers two separate evaluations. The clinical evaluation is specific to DUI offenders. The substance abuse evaluation is for other charges, such as underage possession of marijuana, drinking, public intoxication or other court-ordered offenses.Who gets an evaluation
Court or DUI-related. Some people are required to complete an evaluation because of a First Offender, Multiple Offender or Habitual Offender DUI. We provide evaluations for first offenders, multiple offenders and habitual offenders. This is our clinical evaluation, which is specific to DUI offenders.Not DUI-related. We also provide evaluations that are not connected to a DUI. This is our substance abuse evaluation, offered for charges such as underage possession of marijuana, drinking, public intoxication or other court-ordered offenses.
Voluntary (self-referred). Others come on their own, because they are worried about their drinking or drug use, or because a family member asked them to. An evaluation gives you an honest, professional picture of where things stand without committing you to anything.
What the evaluation covers
During the session, the clinician assesses:- Whether you have an alcohol or drug use problem
- How serious it is
- How it affects your life, work and relationships
- Whether other conditions, such as anxiety or depression, are involved
- What treatment, if any, is recommended
What to expect
You meet one-on-one with the evaluator. She asks about your background and your alcohol or drug use and talks through your answers with you. The information is then used to write a report that states whether further treatment is recommended and at what level.After the evaluation
If treatment is recommended, we offer state-approved ASAM Level 1 outpatient treatment at our Winder office. If your evaluation recommends a different level of care, we will explain your options. We also offer other alcohol and drug courses that are stepped down from ASAM Level 1, including short-term education and short-term treatment.Schedule an evaluation
FAQs:
We provide evaluations for first, multiple and habitual offender DUI cases and can explain how our evaluation fits in.
Yes. Many people book an evaluation voluntarily to understand their alcohol or drug use and decide on next steps.
No. The evaluation is an assessment. It determines whether treatment is needed and what level, and it is the first step before any treatment plan is set.
You receive a recommendation. If it is outpatient treatment, ASAM Level 1 is available through our office. If it is something else, we will explain what that means.
They are two separate evaluations, and we offer both. The clinical evaluation is specific to DUI offenders. The substance abuse evaluation is for other charges, such as underage possession of marijuana, drinking, public intoxication or other court-ordered offenses. If you are not sure which one you need, check your court paperwork or call us.