Puerto Rico Assessment/Evaluation for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

A drug and alcohol addiction assessment is a process for an addict and or their family to locate the best suitable option for substance abuse treatment. In many situations, the search for drug and alcohol treatment programs can be time-consuming and lengthy, and many families will feel as if they have gotten nowhere.

An assessment is done with an addiction's counselor, and they will be able to determine what drug treatment is needed and can provide the resources and contact information needed right then and there, as well as help the addict gets admitted into a drug rehab program. In Puerto Rico, there are some drug and alcohol treatment centers that do offer addiction assessment services for men and women. The assessment helps narrow the search down, and provide all the needed drug and alcohol treatment resources required to help an addict become drug and alcohol free. These services can also help a family locate different family services to help them cope and handle their issues, while their loved one is receiving drug treatment. Drug and alcohol addiction assessment can be a very useful and necessary step for addicts and their families.

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What types of treatment options are available after an assessment?

The options can be rather endless in most cases, unless very specific treatment options are required; an addict can choose from either an outpatient or inpatient program after their detox, and will have options of either short-term or long-term care. The choices for what types of rehabilitation methods used are quite extensive, and should be looked at for what the individual needs and wants are of the client.

Puerto Rico Drug Addiction Assessment Resources

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are situated all throughout the territory of Puerto Rico, with all different types of resources to treat addiction and substance abuse disorders. Addicts and their families can access the information about these programs on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website; however, what isn’t listed on the site is which facility offers addiction assessment or evaluation services within the area.