Assessment for substance use disorder (adolescents and adults)
A substance use disorder assessment is an important and essential first step in your recovery from addiction.
Whether you’re seeking treatment for yourself or for an adult or teen in your life, it is important to know that a comprehensive assessment (formerly known as Rule 25) is required to qualify for addiction care programs.
Information from the assessment helps your team find the best treatment options for your needs, values and the severity of your diagnosis. Allina Health offers personalized programs and compassionate support for both adults and teens in a welcoming environment.
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Assessment for substance use disorder at Allina Health
Our licensed alcohol and drug counselors at Allina Health are here for you as you take the next step toward treatment and recovery.
Who qualifies for an assessment?
- adults and adolescents ages 13 or older
- people seeking addiction treatment services for themselves
- individuals referred by law enforcement, social service workers, the courts or an employer
What to expect
A substance use disorder assessment helps us identify the best treatments to support your recovery. Your assessment may include:
- Consultation: You’ll share personal details, medical history and past substance use history.
- Physical exam: This includes a check of your vital signs, blood tests and other tests to understand how substance use affects your body.
- Mental health exam: A licensed alcohol and drug counselor helps to identify symptoms of depression, anxiety and other related conditions.
- Social and environmental assessment: We talk about your living situation, relationships, support system and how your everyday surroundings may impact your recovery.
- Risk assessment: We identify any potential risks or threats to your safety and well-being, including suicidal thoughts, self-harm tendencies or risk of harm from others.
- A recovery plan: We work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan based on the results of your assessment. Your recovery plan may include developing new coping skills, group discussions, individual counseling and other techniques to keep your recovery on track.
Health insurance and costs
We work with your insurance provider and connect you with resources to understand any out-of-pocket costs that will be your responsibility to pay.