Starting the journey to recovery from substance abuse begins with an important first step: a substance abuse evaluation. This thorough assessment helps to understand how much substance use is affecting a person’s life and also looks for any mental health issues that might be linked to the substance use. Treating both substance abuse and mental health problems at the same time is vital to creating an effective treatment plan and ensuring long-term recovery.
How Does a Substance Abuse Evaluation Help Detect Co-Occurring Disorders?