{"id":174999,"date":"2026-08-18T11:02:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T11:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/?p=174999"},"modified":"2026-08-18T11:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T11:02:26","slug":"drug-and-alcohol-evaluation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/drug-and-alcohol-evaluation\/","title":{"rendered":"Drug and alcohol evaluation form: Free template for clinical use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"Drug and Alcohol Evaluation Form: Free Template for Clinical Use\",\"description\":\"Comprehensive drug and alcohol evaluation template with AUDIT, DAST-10, DSM-5 criteria. 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This structured evaluation helps clinicians develop personalized treatment plans and provide appropriate interventions for patients with substance use concerns.\",\"encodingFormat\":\"application\/pdf\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/file_attachments\/pulse\/published-templates\/drug-and-alcohol-evaluation.pdf\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"price\":\"0\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"},\"hasDigitalDocumentPermission\":{\"@type\":\"DigitalDocumentPermission\",\"permissionType\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ReadPermission\"},\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Pabau\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.pabau.com\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-10\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-10\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-10\"}<\/script>\n\n\n        <div id=\"key_takeaways\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Key-Takeaways-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Key takeaways\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Key takeaways<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>A drug and alcohol evaluation is a clinical assessment that uses standardized screening tools and structured interviews to identify substance use disorders and treatment needs.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Evaluations are required by courts after DUI\/DWI charges, by probation officers, and clinically when patients present with suspected substance use concerns.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>The AUDIT, DAST-10, and CAGE questionnaires are validated screening instruments used alongside clinical judgment and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Pabau&rsquo;s digital forms and clinical notes help evaluators structure assessments and keep records HIPAA compliant with controlled access.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2F2FD 0%, #DFE3FD 100%); border-radius: 16px; padding: 40px; margin: 32px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 22px; color: #121d36;\">Download your free drug and alcohol evaluation form<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #444; font-size: 15px;\">A print-ready assessment form with sections for substance use history, clinical interview notes, AUDIT and DAST-10 scoring, and mental health screening. It closes with DSM-5 criteria checkboxes and a treatment recommendation summary you can hand to a court or payer.<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #037CD2; color: #fff; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/file_attachments\/pulse\/published-templates\/drug-and-alcohol-evaluation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download template<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A drug and alcohol evaluation is a clinical assessment conducted by a licensed counselor to determine whether a person has a substance use disorder. It also establishes the severity of that disorder and the level of treatment that fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The assessment combines clinical interview data, substance use history, validated screening instruments, and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. The result is a documented report with treatment recommendations. Courts, probation officers, insurers, and treating clinicians all rely on that report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What a drug and alcohol evaluation is and why it matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evaluation answers one clinical question: does this person meet diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder, and what level of care is needed? A comprehensive assessment goes well beyond casual screening. The interview explores use history, consequences, family patterns, co-occurring conditions, and motivation for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed substance abuse counselors (LSAC) and licensed professional counselors (LPC) conduct these assessments. They combine evidence-based tools with clinical judgment and current treatment standards. Structured <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/patient-intake-software\/\">patient intake<\/a> is what makes that judgment defensible later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evaluation serves several audiences at once. Courts use it to assess DUI\/DWI offenders and inform sentencing or diversion decisions. Employers and schools request it for fitness-for-duty or disciplinary processes. Insurers use it to authorize treatment and confirm appropriate placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clinically, it matters most as a planning document. It tells you which risks to treat first and which co-occurring conditions, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/panic-disorder-treatment\/\">panic disorder treatment<\/a> needs, have to run alongside substance use care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When an evaluation is required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Court orders are the most common trigger. A judge typically mandates an assessment after a DUI\/DWI arrest, as part of a drug court diversion program, or following a substance-related charge. Probation officers may also require one as a condition of supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the legal system, an evaluation is clinically indicated when a patient presents with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suspected heavy or hazardous substance use<\/li>\n<li>Failed multiple treatment attempts<\/li>\n<li>Co-occurring mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, ADHD)<\/li>\n<li>Family history of substance use disorder<\/li>\n<li>Employment or occupational health monitoring requirements<\/li>\n<li>Insurance pre-authorization for treatment programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the evaluation includes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A thorough assessment has eight core components. It opens with a clinical interview covering current use, past use, and failed attempts to cut back. The same interview covers family and social context, legal and occupational impact, and mental health symptoms. Current use is recorded by frequency, quantity, route, and consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evaluator then documents substance use history in detail. That means when use began, how it escalated, and any periods of abstinence. Keeping that history inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/medical-records-management\/\">patient record<\/a> rather than a loose file matters when a court requests it months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standardized screening tools come next. The AUDIT, DAST-10, and CAGE questionnaires provide validated data on severity and dependence risk. Mental health screening for depression, anxiety, and suicidality follows, because those conditions often accompany substance use and must be treated concurrently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evaluator then applies DSM-5 criteria, assessing all 11 items for substance use disorder. The count decides whether the person meets the threshold for mild, moderate, or severe SUD. The final step is a written report with treatment recommendations aligned to ASAM placement criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standardized screening tools and how to score them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three validated instruments dominate substance use screening. The <strong>AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)<\/strong> is a 10-item WHO-endorsed questionnaire for hazardous and harmful alcohol use. Responses score 0-4, giving a total of 0-40. A score of 8 or above indicates use that needs intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test)<\/strong> is a parallel 10-item yes\/no questionnaire for drug use. A score of 3 or above suggests possible substance use disorder. The <strong>CAGE questionnaire<\/strong> is a brief four-item tool for alcohol misuse, where 2 or higher is clinically significant. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/health-professionals-communities\/core-resource-on-alcohol\/screen-and-assess-use-quick-effective-methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NIAAA<\/a> publishes scoring guidance for each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Tool<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Items<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Scoring<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Clinical threshold<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">AUDIT<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">10 questions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">0-4 each, total 0-40<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">\u22658 indicates hazardous\/harmful use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">DAST-10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">10 yes\/no items<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Total score 0-10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">\u22653 suggests possible SUD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">CAGE<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">4 questions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Yes\/No, total 0-4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">\u22652 is clinically significant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tools are not diagnostic by themselves. They complement clinical judgment and structured diagnostic assessment. A patient may score above the AUDIT threshold yet not meet full DSM-5 criteria, or the reverse. That is why the evaluation integrates screening results with interview data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DSM-5 substance use disorder criteria and severity levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DSM-5 defines substance use disorder using 11 criteria across four domains: impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological criteria. A person must meet at least 2 criteria within a 12-month period to receive a diagnosis. Severity follows the count: 2-3 is mild, 4-5 moderate, and 6 or more severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 11 criteria are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taking the substance in larger amounts or longer than intended<\/li>\n<li>Unsuccessful efforts to cut down<\/li>\n<li>Spending excessive time obtaining the substance<\/li>\n<li>Craving<\/li>\n<li>Failure to fulfill major obligations<\/li>\n<li>Continued use despite social or interpersonal problems<\/li>\n<li>Abandonment of social or occupational activities<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent use in physically hazardous situations<\/li>\n<li>Continued use despite known physical or psychological harm<\/li>\n<li>Tolerance, meaning more of the substance is needed for the same effect<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawal symptoms when use stops<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This standardized framework keeps findings consistent across evaluators. It also aligns your documentation with insurance billing standards and published treatment guidelines, which is what payers look for when they review a placement request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment recommendations and levels of care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recommendation rests on severity, co-occurring conditions, medical complexity, social support, motivation, and prior treatment history. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria guide placement across levels of care. Outpatient services suit mild-to-moderate SUD with stable housing and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residential or inpatient care fits severe SUD, medical complexity, or repeated outpatient failure. Medically managed inpatient treatment addresses life-threatening withdrawal. A <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/therapy-practice-management\/\">therapy practice management<\/a> system helps you track which patients moved between those levels and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evaluator records the recommended modalities alongside the level of care. Those usually include individual therapy, group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and peer support. Between-session tools such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/dbt-diary-card\/\">DBT diary card<\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/aa-step-7-worksheet\/\">AA step 7 worksheet<\/a> give the plan something measurable to review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidentiality protections: HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Substance use treatment records carry two layers of legal protection. HIPAA sets the standard privacy and security rules for all health information. 42 CFR Part 2 goes further for substance use disorder records held by federally assisted programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part 2 requires written patient consent before those records go to a third party. That includes other physicians and insurance companies. The rule reflects the sensitivity of a substance use diagnosis and the stigma that has long surrounded it. Good <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/patient-data-security-tools\/\">patient data security<\/a> practice starts there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evaluators must document that patients understand these protections and hold signed consent before any disclosure. A Part 2 breach carries federal penalties independent of HIPAA violations. Choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/hipaa-compliance-software\/\">HIPAA compliance software<\/a> that logs every disclosure is the cheapest way to prove you followed the rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/downloadable_template_article\/drug-and-alcohol-evaluation\/comprehensive-emr-patient-record-management.webp\" alt=\"Comprehensive EMR and patient record management in Pabau\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&rsquo;s record sharing shows exactly who has access to an evaluation, so Part 2 disclosures stay documented and deliberate.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to include in a substance use history intake form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intake section of your <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/psychiatric-evaluation-template\/\">psychiatric evaluation template<\/a> captures the basics first. Required fields are patient name, date of birth, contact details, referring source, and urgency of assessment. The referring source matters, because a court referral changes what the final report has to contain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Substance use history fields then document the clinical picture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary substance and age of first use<\/li>\n<li>Pattern of use, whether daily, weekly, or binge<\/li>\n<li>Current amount, frequency, and route of administration<\/li>\n<li>Attempted quit dates and longest period of abstinence<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawal symptoms experienced when use stopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social history fields cover living situation, employment, legal history, family substance use, and prior treatment episodes. Mental health screening asks about depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, and previous psychiatric diagnoses. This intake data is the foundation for the screening tools and DSM-5 assessment that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Pabau supports drug and alcohol evaluation documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most evaluators still work across three places at once. The intake form is on paper, the screening scores sit in a spreadsheet, and the report is typed up afterwards from handwritten notes. Rekeying that material is where detail goes missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practice management software like Pabau keeps the whole evaluation in one chart. Digital forms capture substance use history, family patterns, and co-occurring conditions in a fixed structure. Screening results, clinical notes, and DSM-5 findings then sit in the same searchable record, and workflow reminders flag any step still outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the assessment is finished, you export a structured report as a PDF for the court, the payer, or the patient&rsquo;s file. Records are encrypted and access-controlled, so your <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/mental-health-emr\/\">mental health EMR<\/a> supports HIPAA-compliant record-keeping with a clear audit trail. The outcome is a shorter write-up and a report you can defend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/downloadable_template_article\/drug-and-alcohol-evaluation\/creating-treatment-notes-with-echo-ai.webp\" alt=\"Creating treatment notes with Pabau Scribe\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/ai-medical-scribe\/\">Pabau Scribe<\/a>, our AI scribe, drafts the clinical note from your recorded interview, so evaluation write-ups take minutes rather than an evening.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n        <div id=\"book_a_demo\">\n            <div class=\"left-side\">\n                <div class=\"logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logo.svg\"\n                        alt=\"Logo\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                    \/>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <h3 class=\"heading\">\n                    Simplify substance use evaluation documentation                <\/h3>\n\n                <p class=\"description\">\n                    Pabau&rsquo;s digital forms and clinical notes let you run the whole evaluation in one chart, then export a report a court or payer will accept. 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A court, a payer, or a colleague reading your report months later cannot see the interview. They can only see whether the screening scores, the DSM-5 count, and the recommended level of care line up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So use the same form every time and score it the same way. Consistency is what makes two evaluations comparable, and it is what protects you when a recommendation is challenged. The trade-off is a little rigidity in the interview, which is a fair price for a defensible report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the template above, then decide where the completed forms will live. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/book-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a> to see how Pabau keeps evaluations, consent records, and reports in one secure chart.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"expert_picks\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Expert-Picks.svg\" alt=\"Continue your research\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Continue your research<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" 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  <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786359424713\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a drug and alcohol evaluation?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is a clinical assessment by a licensed counselor or clinician. It uses standardized screening tools (AUDIT, DAST-10, CAGE) alongside a structured interview. The goal is to establish whether a person meets DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder, and what level of treatment is needed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786359424714\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does the assessment take?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A comprehensive assessment usually takes one to two hours. Complexity, comorbidities, and the amount of collateral information available all affect the length. Court-ordered evaluations often need extra documentation time on top.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786359424715\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are the records confidential?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Substance use treatment records are protected by HIPAA and by 42 CFR Part 2. Part 2 requires explicit written consent from the patient before any disclosure to a third party, which is stricter than standard medical record confidentiality.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786359424716\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How should a patient prepare?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bring a valid ID, insurance information, and any court documents if the evaluation is court-ordered. Be honest about substance use history, family patterns, and mental health symptoms. Accurate information is what produces an appropriate treatment recommendation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786359424717\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What happens once it is finished?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The evaluator produces a written report with recommendations aligned to ASAM placement criteria. Court-ordered reports go to the court. 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