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Most likely, if you have been charged with a DUI, other
drug or alcohol related charge or anger/violence related charge, you
will be required to undergo an evaluation or assessment. If at all
possible, it is in your best interest to undergo this evaluation before
your court date. I am aware of at least two important reasons for
this:
- It shows the court (or judge) that you are taking responsibility
for your actions (which makes you look good).
- It can get you through the system a little faster since you
have already started the process (this also makes you look good).
Some clients hesitate to do this because they fear that they will
automatically be recommended treatment. This is not the case with
the evaluations that I provide. I do not believe that every person
who has been charged with a DUI or other drug or alcohol related
charge has a substance abuse problem, therefore, not everyone is
recommended treatment. However, sometimes this could be an indication
that an individual is either currently having a problem or they
could be at high risk for developing a problem in the future.
As a client, you always have the right to get a second opinion
if you disagree with the evaluation results or recommendations.
You also have the right to complete any treatment recommendations
at your facility of choice.
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