| Chemical Health Assessments |  | WHAT IS A CHEMICAL USE/ABUSE ASSESSMENT?
The purpose of an assessment is to help the student, family and school determine the extent of the problem relating to the student's alcohol and/or drug use. The assessment also helps make an action plan for the student and his/her family.
Note: A urinalysis test is not a substitu-
tion for the assessment interview. A
urinalysis may be requested as part of
the assessment process.
The assessment process usually takes from one to two hours and includes the following:
• Student has individual interview with
the agency assessor.
• Parent(s) or family member meets
With assessor to discuss concerns.
--As a parent, your child’s school
attendance, grades, and behavior
will be valuable information for the
assessor.
• The assessor will request that you sign a Release of Information to
contact the school (and others you
may authorize) with assessment
recommendations.
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