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
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now for more information or to make an appointment!
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.