How SUD Treatment Works
The work is different for everyone. The process is the same.
The medical treatment of Substance Use Disorders is structured:
A collaborative, strengths-based process built around your experience, insights, and strengths, following a structured, evidence-based process, screening for potential diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder or lack thereof. Available in-person in Spokane, Washington, and virtually in Washington. SUD Assessments that do not result in active diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder may recommend education instead of treatment.
In cases when the SUD Assessment results in the diagnosis of an active Substance Use Disorder (SUD), a clinical recommendation will be made that includes the specific level of care determined by the data presented as processed through 'Patient Placement Criteria' developed and shared by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), using the most current and up-to-date version (ASAM 4th Edition). Clients then have the opportunity to enroll in that recommended level of care, based on the supporting documentation of the SUD assessment and recommendation. Enrollment is accomplished by completing an 'Intake' Appointment.
As the client's initial level of care will depend on the diagnosis level and the level of recommended treatment, the duration and intensity of any client's treatment will also vary from person to person and from treatment episode to treatment episode, as an individual may have more than one treatment episode in their recovery timeline. Client performance is reviewed continually throughout the treatment experience, and the clinical recommendations for what level of care is most appropriate can change in either direction, so that a patient in care can receive more or less care as their situation and condition can also change in either direction. Availia values the best-practice principle of the least-restrictive placement level in which a client can be successful; progress to lower levels requires consistent maintenance of the responsibilities and requirements of the previous phase or level of care.
As clients make progress through the programs in demonstrating their understanding or adaptation of the program material and the healthy, pro-social behaviors necessary to maintain healthy relationships in their lives, they continue to move closer to completing their level(s) and eventually graduating from their recommended program. Availia holds informal graduation ceremonies in our regular group sessions when the time comes, celebrating the achievements of our clients and our community. Clients receive an official Graduation Certificate, and official correspondence is generated as permitted by the authorizations you have given Availia to communicate on your behalf and regarding your care.
