Getting a mental health or substance abuse assessment for court is not something most people have prior experience with. Therefore, if you need an assessment for court, it can be difficult to know what service to use. This blog breaks down the basics of court-ordered assessments, to help you make

So, you have spent the last month getting a fresh start at the rehab center. It’s a new beginning. You feel good. You’re cautiously optimistic and ready to get on with your new sober life. But you know battles will come. In fact, deep down you know they will come

Twenty-five years of helping people with addictions have taught me that many people can successfully cut back their drinking if it starts getting out of hand. The results are a trade off – a little less alcohol buzz-time weighed against better health, money saved, more time on your hands and

If a domestic court judge has ordered you to get an alcohol and drug evaluation or assessment for a child custody or visitation hearing, there are a number of important things to consider before you get your evaluation. Most requests for an assessment come in one of three contexts: 1.

Being ordered to get an alcohol and drug assessment can create a lot of anxiety. What if I’m labeled an alcoholic? What if the evaluator just wants to say I have a problem just so she can send me to her own treatment program? What if my report makes me

  Relapse prevention is one of the most critical aspects of addiction treatment. If you are not prepared for the possibility of a relapse, you are much more likely to experience one. This article will discuss some relapse prevention strategies that can help you stay clean and sober. If you’ve