Alcohol and substance use assessment | Dharma Counseling Service

Are you, or is someone you care about, concerned about alcohol or drug use? To better serve our community, Dharma Counseling Service offers low-cost alcohol and drug assessments to anyone who is interested. If you’d like to talk with one of our professionals about whether you have a problem with alcohol or drugs, give us a call. There is no obligation of any kind.

What the assessment includes

Our comprehensive substance abuse assessment takes place at an NC Department of Health and Human Services licensed facility. It includes:

a standardized questionnaire
a 60-minute interview with a credentialed counselor
a diagnosis
the level of care recommended under ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria
referral to a program that fits your needs

Commonly recommended levels of care range from education to substance abuse intensive outpatient programs, and referrals to inpatient and residential treatment.

Allow 1½ to 1¾ hours for the whole assessment, including intake, the questionnaire and the session with a counselor.

Fees

There are no enrollment fees at Dharma Counseling Service. When you compare group programs, ask about the cost per hour rather than the cost per group.

If your assessment is for a DWI

If you need an assessment for a DWI, a Driving While License Revoked offense, or a citation for driving under 21 with alcohol in your blood, you need an NC DWI assessment. Bring a copy of your citation, your BAC reading and a recent NC driving record.