Substance Abuse Assessment

A Department approved substance abuse contractor will conduct screening to evaluate a participant’s need for testing . The contractor will use a screening instrument approved by the Department as a valid and reliable indicator o f possible substance abuse. The contractor must have adequate training in the recognition of substance abuse, use of th e screening instrument, and interpretation of results. When found necessary by the contractor, the assessment proces s will include substance abuse testing. The contractor will interpret the results. (3-17-22)