Overview

The primary purpose of an Alcohol and Drug Evaluation Georgia (sometimes referred to as a Substance Abuse Evaluation for Non-DUI clients is to comprehensively assess the symptoms present in the individual and consequently determine whether these constitute an addictive disease and/or co-occurring psychiatric disorder. Alcohol and Drug Evaluation are often court-ordered and/or recommended by a criminal defense attorney or probation officer for alcohol or drug-related charges. Common causes which most often require individuals to seek an evaluation include charges such as public intoxication, prostitution, reckless driving, disorderly conduct, possession of controlled substances, or DFCS referrals in cases where parents must be assessed to determine whether their potential substance abuse or dependence problem is interfering with their capacity to provide a sufficient and safe minimum level of care for their child.