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DUI Evaluation Scottsdale

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In assessing need for substance abuse treatment, patients frequently underestimate their consumption. This underestimation may be attributed to denial, one of the hallmarks of the disease process of substance abuse. Patients may be asked about their drug or drugs of choice and the frequency, amount, and method of use.  CAGE is one type of evaluation:

  • C – Has anyone ever felt you should C ut down on your drinking?
  • A – Have people A nnoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
  • G – Have you ever felt G uilty about your drinking?
  • E – Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (E ye-opener) to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover? 

To obtain a drug evaluation  / alcohol evaluation in Scottsdale contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, Arizona at 602-535-6468.

Alcohol Evaluation Arizona

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Alcohol is a Central Nervous System depressant. In low doses, alcohol acts primarily to depress inhibitory centers. Resultant disinhibition may lead to out-of-character activities (eg, dancing with a lampshade on the head, blurting out a long-held confidence). At higher doses, alcohol inhibits excitatory centers. People may show effects ranging from impairment of rational thinking to absence of motor coordination. Physiologic effects of chronic alcohol use include the following:

•Gastrointestinal -Cirrhosis of the liver, peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, pancreatitis, and carcinoma
•Cardiovascular – Hypertension, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation (” holiday heart syndrome “)
•Neurological – Peripheral neuropathy leading to ataxia, Wernicke encephalopathy, Korsakoff psychosis, and structural changes in the brain leading to dementia
•Immunologic – Suppression of immunity
•Endocrine – In males, increase in estrogen and decrease in testosterone, leading to impotence, testicular atrophy, and gynecomastia
•Obstetric -Fetal alcohol syndrome (ie, mental retardation, facial deformity, other neurologic problems)
•Psychiatric – Depression or anxiety disorders
To obtain a drug evaluation or alcohol evaluation in the state of Arizona, contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, Arizona at 602-535-6468.

DUI Evaluation Scottsdale

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The initial substance abuse evaluation may seem routine, yet these patients have multiple physical and emotional issues that should be addressed. An emergency physician (EP) should strive to identify patients who might benefit from appropriate referrals for drug and alcohol problems. The ED may be the initial or only point of contact with the health care system for these patients. A referral to a substance abuse specialist in the patient’s home state may be provided.  

To obtain a  drug/alcohol evaluation in Scottsdale, or DUI evaluation in the state of Arizona, contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, Arizona at 602-535-6468.

Tempe alcohol screening

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Alcohol abuse vs alcoholism

Alcohol abuser
Drinks to get drunk. Drinks in social situations, often to excess; externally driven by peer pressure or circumstance; usually has periods of sobriety between binges or parties.
Alcoholic
Drinks to prevent withdrawal, to become ‘normal,’ and then gets drunk; drinks whether or not the situation calls for it and may seek out permissible circumstances, but will drink in any case; may have some sobriety but at great difficulty.

In the state of Arizona, the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) automatically suspends a person’s driver’s license for a minimum of 90 days regardless of whether the person is found guilty or not guilty of DUI. A person can however, obtain a restricted driver’s license to legally drive to and from work, school, or treatment provided that the person obtain an Tempe alcohol screening by a licensed agency prior to the initial hearing.

Stonewall Institute is a state licensed agency qualified to perform MVD Alcohol Screenings. Once a client completes the Tempe MVD Screening with Stonewall Institute, our agency immediately submits electronic documentation to MVD verifying that the screening was completed. We also provide each client with important documentation necessary to bring to the courts.

To schedule an Alcohol Screening Tempe contact us at 602-535-6468.

Alcohol Screening Tempe

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In the state of Arizona, the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) automatically suspends a person’s driver’s license for a minimum of 90 days regardless of whether the person is found guilty or not guilty of Tempe DUI. A person can however, obtain a restricted driver’s license to legally drive to and from work, school, or treatment provided that the person obtain an Tempe alcohol screening by a licensed agency prior to the initial hearing.

Stonewall Institute is a state licensed agency located in Phoenix, Arizona. We are qualified to perform MVD Alcohol Screenings. Once a client completes the MVD Screening with Stonewall Institute, our agency immediately submits electronic documentation to MVD verifying that the screening was completed. We also provide each client with important documentation necessary to bring to the courts.

To schedule an Alcohol Screening Tempe contact us at 602-535-6468.

Alcohol Screening Tempe

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Stonewall Institute is licensed by The State of Arizona, Department of Behavioral Health Services as an approved DUI service agency under ARS 28-692 and a behavioral health service agency, outpatient clinic.

Stonewall Institute provides complete drug and alcohol screenings to court ordered DUI individuals, and any other person in need of a substance abuse evaluation.

Once the screening is complete, recommendations are made for DUI Education Tempe and/or Treatment dependent upon the results of the screening. DUI Screenings Tempe are conducted by appointment Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The screenings are approximately 1 hour in length.  To schedule an appointment call us today at 602-535-6468.

Alcohol Screening Tempe

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Stonewall Institute provides complete drug and alcohol screenings to court ordered DUI Tempe individuals, and any other person in need of a substance abuse evaluation.
The goal of the alcohol screening is to assess the extent of a client’s current and past alcohol abuse and/or dependence. Individuals are screened through an in-depth personal interview by a qualified professional which includes, but is not limited to, an assessment of:

1) Client psychosocial history
2) Physical health problems related to alcohol and/or drug use
3) Previous history of arrests related to alcohol and/or drug use
4) Decrease in attendance/productivity at work or school due to alcohol and/or drug use
5) Prior history of drug or alcohol treatment

To schedule an alcohol screening Tempe, contact the Stonewall Institute at 602-535-6468.

Alcohol Screening Tempe

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Stonewall Institute is licensed by The State of Arizona, Department of Behavioral Health Services as an approved DUI service agency under ARS 28-692 and a behavioral health service agency outpatient clinic.

Stonewall Institute provides complete drug and alcohol screenings to court ordered DUI Tempe individuals, and any other person in need of a substance abuse evaluation.  If you are in need of a DUI counselor phoenix, look no further than the Stonewall Institute.  DUI Screening Tempe, alcohol abuse Tempe, alcohol counselor Tempe, we can meet your needs.

To schedule an alcohol screening Tempe, contact the Stonewall Institute at 602-535-6468.

Alcohol Screening Phoenix

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Alcohol abuse vs alcoholism

Alcohol abuser
Drinks to get drunk. Drinks in social situations, often to excess; externally driven by peer pressure or circumstance; usually has periods of sobriety between binges or parties.
Alcoholic
Drinks to prevent withdrawal, to become ‘normal,’ and then gets drunk; drinks whether or not the situation calls for it and may seek out permissible circumstances, but will drink in any case; may have some sobriety but at great difficulty.

In the state of Arizona, the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) automatically suspends a person’s driver’s license for a minimum of 90 days regardless of whether the person is found guilty or not guilty of DUI. A person can however, obtain a restricted driver’s license to legally drive to and from work, school, or treatment provided that the person obtain an alcohol screening by a licensed agency prior to the initial hearing.

Stonewall Institute is a state licensed agency qualified to perform MVD Alcohol Screenings. Once a client completes the MVD Screening with Stonewall Institute, our agency immediately submits electronic documentation to MVD verifying that the screening was completed. We also provide each client with important documentation necessary to bring to the courts.

To schedule an Alcohol Screening Phoenix contact us at 602-535-6468.

Alcohol Screening Phoenix

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In the state of Arizona, the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) automatically suspends a person’s driver’s license for a minimum of 90 days regardless of whether the person is found guilty or not guilty of DUI. A person can however, obtain a restricted driver’s license to legally drive to and from work, school, or treatment provided that the person obtain an alcohol screening by a licensed agency prior to the initial hearing.

Stonewall Institute is a state licensed agency located in Phoenix, Arizona. We are qualified to perform MVD Alcohol Screenings. Once a client completes the MVD Screening with Stonewall Institute, our agency immediately submits electronic documentation to MVD verifying that the screening was completed. We also provide each client with important documentation necessary to bring to the courts.

To schedule an Alcohol Screening Phoenix contact us at 602-535-6468.