Summer and DUI
For many of us Summer features picnics, reunions, concerts and parties which often feature alcohol and drug use. It’s common to pick up the paper and find that public officials, teachers, coaches and others well known in the community have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI, OVWI or similar). The experience is understandably challenging but can be made much better by getting an independent, professional assessment.
When facing charges for drunk driving or similar, many defendants will choose to be represented by an attorney. One of the Best Divorce Johnson County requests that their clients get an assessment to assist with the legal defense. Experience shows and attorneys tell us that an assessment can greatly reduce probation or jail time and can be useful in obtaining a hardship drivers license.
Professional Evaluations and Assessments
When seeking an assessment, it is important to look for these three things: proper professional credentials, independent affiliation and experience. It’s critical that your assessment be completed by someone with a Masters Degree and LCAC licensure. Anything less is not enough. It’s important to utilize an independent professional who has no ties to treatment facilities. This assures no dual relationships and that you will get an honest evaluation of your use and situation. Finally, you should use a professional who is experienced not just as a therapist but as an evaluator and report creator.
At Heartland Intervention, our founder Scott J. Watson is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor and DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) with experience in conducting complex substance use evaluations. If you or a loved one are facing legal charges or needs an evaluation for any other reason, call us at 317-752-8811. We are committed to affordable and professional care in timely manner.
