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      A rule 25 assessment - call phone 612.474.4100 to schedule - is an evaluation of a person’s alcohol and drug use and used to diagnose addiction. In Minnesota, state statutes, or rules, guide the evaluation process. More information on these rules can be located here. During the evaluation, the assessor gathers information on the client, from the person being assessed and concerned others, then applies criteria meant to determine diagnose substance use disorders. The assessment also helps the assessor determine what type or treatment would be most appropriate.

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     During a rule 25, a type of chemical use assessment, the person being assessed will arrive early to complete intake paperwork. The person will sign an informed consent form, agreeing to the assessment. If there are other involved parties that need to be involved, the person will sign additional consent forms to involve certain people. Involvement can be restricted, and the person being assessed can indicate on the consent forms the degree in which they would like to limit the other party’s participation.      Following the intake portion and paperwork, the person being assessed will be seen by a chemical use assessment, licensed therapist. While there are different types of clinicians that conduct the assessment, most commonly the therapist has an alcohol and drug counseling license. The therapist will introduce themselves and explain the assessment interview process. During the actual interview, many different questions will be asked. The goal of the interview is for the therapist to gain a solid understanding of what brought the person into his or her office, and how best to help.      The rule 25 assessment questions can be quite personal. The person being assessed should never feel pressured to provide answers to every question. If a question feels too personal, simply decline to answer. As a rule of thumb, answer the questions in an honest manner. This will allow the therapist to have an accurate understanding of what is going on in the person’s life and honesty also helps in building rapport between the client and therapist. The therapist will include questions specifically designed to determine if a person is experiencing symptoms of substance use disorders. These include alcohol/drug cravings, withdrawal symptoms, loss of control, preoccupation with use, negative social/legal consequences due to use, and if a person is or has developed a tolerance to a drug.

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     It is crucial that a person seek out an independent therapist to conduct the rule 25 assessment. This is so the person being assessed receives a neutral, impartial evaluation. Independent therapists also tend to be client-centered, and do an excellent job considering the wants and needs of the person being assessed. To receive a genuinely independent rule 25 assessment assessment, call the Chemical Assessment Center, by dialing 612.474.4100. The Chemical Assessment Center of MN provides flexible in person and telemedicine appointments.

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      A rule 25 assessment - call phone 612.474.4100 to schedule - is an evaluation of a person’s alcohol and drug use and used to diagnose Center on Addiction at New York Universityaddiction. In Minnesota, state statutes, or rules, guide the evaluation process. More information on these rules can be located here. During the evaluation, the assessor gathers information on the client, from the person being assessed and concerned others, then applies criteria meant to determine diagnose substance use disorders. The assessment also helps the assessor determine what type or treatment would be most appropriate.

      Unfortunately, the addiction treatment industry that conducts most assessments is deeply flawed according to the Huffington Post . One central problem is the fact rule 25 assessments are often done at for-profit drug treatment centers that are inherently biased toward recruiting people into treatment. When an assessment is biased, it can lead to a very disappointing experience for those being assessed. For example, some large Minnesota rule 25 assessment sites only do “walk in” assessments where individuals need to start lining up at 4 or 5am for an assessment that day, and are oftentimes turned away. Another problem is that individuals being assessed frequently do not feel listened to during a court-ordered assessment and “forced” into treatment when treatment is recommended and district courts or probation mandate that the person attends.

      Thankfully, it is possible to have a positive rule 25 assessment in MN from an assessor who will advocate for you. This necessitates that you hire an assessor working independently that works for you, and not a for-profit drug treatment center. One such truly independent rule 25 assessment provider is the Chemical Assessment Center, dial 612.474.4100 to schedule your assessment. The Chemical Assessment Center provides day, evening, and weekend appointments.

Rule 25 assessments available statewide via videoconference or in person. Schedule your independent Rule 25 by dialing phone 612.474.4100

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     During a rule 25, a type of chemical use assessment, the person being assessed will arrive early to complete intake paperwork. The person will sign an informed consent form, agreeing to the assessment. If there are other involved parties that need to be involved, the person will sign additional consent forms to involve certain people. Involvement can be restricted, and the person being assessed can indicate on the consent forms the degree in which they would like to limit the other party’s participation.      Following the intake portion and paperwork, the person being assessed will be seen by a chemical use assessment, licensed therapist. While there are different types of clinicians that conduct the assessment, most commonly the therapist has an alcohol and drug counseling license. The therapist will introduce themselves and explain the assessment interview process. During the actual interview, many different questions will be asked. The goal of the interview is for the therapist to gain a solid understanding of what brought the person into his or her office, and how best to help.

     The rule 25 assessment questions can be quite personal. The person being assessed should never feel pressured to provide answers to every question. If a question feels too personal, simply decline to answer. As a rule of thumb, answer the questions in an honest manner. This will allow the therapist to have an accurate understanding of what is going on in the person’s life and honesty also helps in building rapport between the client and therapist. The therapist will include questions specifically designed to determine if a person is experiencing symptoms of substance use disorders. These include alcohol/drug cravings, withdrawal symptoms, loss of control, preoccupation with use, negative social/legal consequences due to use, and if a person is or has developed a tolerance to a drug.

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     It is crucial that a person seek out an independent therapist to conduct the rule 25 assessment. This is so the person being assessed receives a neutral, impartial evaluation. Independent therapists also tend to be client-centered, and do an excellent job considering the wants and needs of the person being assessed. To receive a genuinely independent rule 25 assessment assessment, call the Chemical Assessment Center, by dialing 612.474.4100. The Chemical Assessment Center of MN provides flexible in person and telemedicine appointments.

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