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Alcohol Dependence Assessment
What is a substance use risk assessment?
A substance use risk assessment is used to determine the level of addiction or problematic use of alcohol and/or drugs (recreational or prescribed).
Why is the assessment used?
There are several circumstances when a substance use risk assessment is used:
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An employer will order an employee to undergo a substance use risk assessment if they have been under the influence at work.
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Individuals can undergo an assessment if they are concerned about their substance use.
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Parents may have one completed for their teenage children if they are concerned about or suspect substance use.
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Parents may be asked to complete an assessment if they are involved with Children and Family Services or as part of an adoption or foster parent process.
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Assessments may be mandated by the Court.
The Assessment Process
What to expect for a substance use risk assessments:
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You’ll meet with the therapist so they can meet you, gather your background history and obtain other relevant information.
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You will complete some tests – they may be an interview format, written tests or online – or a combination of all 3 methods.
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Your therapist will prepare a report after analyzing the test results.
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There is usually a debrief with the therapist to go over the assessment.
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In addition to determining the risk of substance use, therapists may also make recommendations about treating the cause if a dependence or problematic use is determined.
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If required, Insight can work collaboratively with other medical and health care professionals in the assessment process.
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Depending on the scope of the assessment, the entire process can range from a few hours up to 6 hours.
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Please contact us to learn more about substance use risk assessments.