Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment at CeDAR
"As an interventionist,
I found CeDAR's Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment
to be a great tool for determining both the level and severity of a 'suspected addiction.'
The clinical work and
the response time to me,
as the referer, and the family was excellent."
John M.
CeDAR offers an intensive, four day multidisciplinary residential assessment for addiction. This is ideal for:
- Patients who may be involved in legal or custody cases
- Individuals pursuing professional licensure
- Employers who want to determine an employee's potential substance abuse problem
- Patients who have had an unclear diagnosis in the past
- Patients with complex treatment issues
Dual assessments mean greater diagnostic certainty
At CeDAR, we utilize both formal and milieu assessment processes.
CeDAR's formal assessment is performed by our care team and is tailored to meet the needs of all parties involved.
CeDAR utilizes both a formal and milieu assessment
process to provide greater diagnostic certainty.
It includes:
- Medical history and physical examination
- Laboratory profile
- Addiction assessment
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Family assessment
- Spiritual assessment
- Psychological screening as necessary
The milieu assessment segment allows CeDAR staff to gather information in a structured setting as well as review collateral information provided by the individual, referent and/or family.
By using both forms, we can provide referring parties with greater diagnostic certainty and clear treatment recommendations.
Assessment results
Following the assessment and review of collateral information, the multidisciplinary team prepares a detailed report.
CeDAR's outcome assessment includes:
- A verbal summary of the findings and recommendations provided to the referring party within 24 hours
- A written version of the summary sent to the referring party within seven to 10 days