alcoholism?
My fiance is going in for an assessment tomorrow for alcoholism at a local treatment center. I’m petrified of what they are going to say but think I am that way because I don’t know what to expect from the appointment. What are they going to do tomorrow? Just ask a bunch of questions? Will they take a urine or blood test? Has anybody been through this or done an assessment and knows whats going to happen?
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September 3rd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
I’m wondering why you are "petrified" of him determining if he has a health problem or not. An alcoholism assessment involves talking about use history, patterns of use, functioning in other areas of life (school, job, relationships) and how that if affected by use. Sometimes there is a family history taken.
A good treatment center is going to have a medical profile done to determine any physical problems that might have been caused by drinking (malnutrition, liver disease), and if there are other drugs involved in his addiction (determined through urine, blood or hair testing).
A good treatment center will also do a mental status exam to determine if there are any co-occurring disorders like depression since many things are often connected.
They’re not going to hurt him, they just want to figure out what is wrong and see what they can do to help him. Neither of you need to be frightened of that. Embrace this next step as a way for everyone to get well, and how wonderful to get this all in order BEFORE you get married.
September 3rd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
if he’s not an alcoholic dont worry about it , my guess is he is.
September 3rd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
They will ask questions about his use of alcohol, problems in life, stresses, symptoms, etc. They may or may not take a urine sample.
You need to sort out why you are sooo nervous. Has he always drunk since you know him? You might be afraid things will change if he’s sober…most S.O.’s are even if they want other to be sober.
Good luck to both of you.