Substance Abuse Assessment
We do not subscribe to the disease model of substance abuse. We prefer the concept of behavioral excess and most of our clients prefer this, too. With this approach we put the focus on changing behaviors rather than focusing on a life long disease. Before we work with substance abuse we assess the problem from all angles:
♦ Which substance or substances are being misused
♦ How long the problem has been in place
♦ Frequency of occurrence
♦ Impact on life and health
♦ Thinking patterns
♦ Stage of motivation for change
We assess for treatment in our office and for outside organizations or agencies.
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