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Addiction Services The caring staff of Perspectives Addiction Services is dedicated to providing quality, confidential treatment to you and your family. The road to recovery is not always easy, but you need not walk alone. Offering hope for those with Addictions Dedicated to rebuilding lives and families Director of Addiction Services: Douglas W. Carpenter Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist Call now for more information or to make an appointment! 248-244-8644 Services
offered include:
Individual Counseling Substance Abuse Counseling Couples Counseling For the following areas:
Women’s Groups · Anger Groups Substance Abuse and Dependency Evaluation Perspectives offers substance abuse evaluations by individuals who have been specifically trained and credentialed with our agency to provide this service. The evaluation is designed to be a comprehensive assessment concerning the individuals use, abuse and/or dependency on a substance. The evaluation closely examines a person’s history of using substances and current involvement. Prior areas of treatment are questioned and an assessment on the success of prior treatment is obtained, including involvement in self-help strategies. The evaluation allows the examiner to make appropriate recommendations. Recommendations may include one or more of the follows: detoxification, residential, inpatient, outpatient counseling, and psychoeducation. The evaluation is designed to serve as an official substance abuse evaluation that made requested by: school districts, area courts, EAP’s and various employment settings, family members, and by other therapists in the community and within our own treatment program. The examining therapist then provides results and specific recommendation in a client-centered approach for each client. If the client is resistant to follow the recommendations, the issue is addressed in a therapeutic manner that is designed to help the client arrive at a point of compliance. However, is resistance persists; termination for lack of motivation and treatment compliance is an option of the treating therapist.
Perspectives Alcohol Awareness Class (PAAC) PAAC is an educational class designed to increase a person’s knowledge of the problems and ramifications related to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. The class utilizes didactic lectures, group discussions, role playing, and use of visual aids, written materials and individual work assignments to accomplish its goal. The classes focuses on understanding the difference between alcohol and/or drug use, abuse, and dependency; the types and classifications of the most common substances; how alcohol and/or other drugs affect the human body; the most common problems related to alcohol and/or other drug use; assessing the severity of a person’s current situation; provides knowledge of resources that are available to help deal with a person’s current situation; and developing a support system that will help in preventing future problems that are related directly or indirectly with the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. Participants earn a certificate of attendance that provides successful completion of the course. This certificate and a letter of completion is also provided to the appropriate referral source when attendance is required. Secretary of State Driver’s License Evaluation Perspectives offers substance abuse evaluations for individuals attempting to have driving privileges restored following suspension or revocation for substance related offenses. A report is prepared in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Secretary of State, Driver’s License Appeals Division. Insurance does not cover this service. The fee for service must be paid in cash or credit card before the service is rendered. Certified
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.)
This service is designed for employees of the Department of Transportation that have violated, or believed to have, D.O.T rules regarding the use of substances. Therapists providing this service have had specialized training and have been certified by the D.O.T. Employees required to undergo assessment and/or treatment are required to complete all recommendations before a return to duty can occur. The function of the therapist is to protect the public interest in safety by professionally evaluating the employee. After evaluation, education, treatment, follow-up testing and aftercare are outlined and planned. The therapist then provides the necessary referrals that will assist the employee in completion of all designated requirements. A face-to-face follow-up evaluation is required to determine that the employee has successfully complied with all recommendations and has made appropriate clinical progress. This service requires the individual to pay the entire fee for the evaluation prior to services being rendered. Payment must be made with cash or a credit card.
Director of Addiction Services: Douglas W. Carpenter, PsyD, LP Call now for more information or to make an appointment! 248-244-8644 |
