Comprehensive Substance Abuse
Services
Substance Abuse is recognized as the number one psychological problem
facing our society. At West County Psychological Associates we treat individuals,
families and systems that have been affected by the use of drugs and alcohol.
Our comprehensive approach utilizes a systems perspective to diagnose
and treat substance abuse in adults and adolescents, as well as to provide
consultative services to schools, businesses and other organizations coping
with substance-related issues.
Our services include:
- Comprehensive drug testing of both urine and hair
- In-office clinical
assessment for both adults and adolescents
- Individual,
family, and group treatment modalities
- Consultation
for school, business, and organization leaders regarding difficult
cases and/or policy development
- At-risk groups within school settings,
and
- Regular communication with schools in regard to their students
receiving treatment at WCPA, with parental permission.
- Presentations
to schools or businesses in regard to substance abuse issues
Anyone facing the crippling issue of substance abuse should be aware
that this problem does not go away on its own. It is important for substance
abusers and the people who care about them to know that there are professionals
who can help. Anyone with substance abuse-related concerns may contact
WCPA at (314) 275-8599 and ask to speak to a substance abuse therapist.
Self-Questionnaire
The following questions are used by John Hopkins
University Hospital to determine if an individual has a drinking or drug
problem:
- Do you lose time from school or work due to drinking
or drugging?
- Do you drink/drug because you are shy with other people?
- Do you
drink/drug to build up your self-confidence?
- Do you drink/drug alone?
- Is drinking/drugging affecting your reputation?
- Do you drink/drug
to escape from your work, study or home worries?
- Do you feel guilty
after drinking/drugging?
- Does it bother you if somebody says that
maybe you drink too much or you shouldn't be drugging?
- Do you have
to take a drink/drug when you go on a date?
- Do you function better
(in general) when you have a drink/drug?
- Do you get into financial
troubles over buying alcohol or other drugs?
- Do you feel a sense
of power when you drink/drug?
- Have you lost friends since you started
drinking/drugging?
- Have you started hanging out with a crowd where
drugs or alcohol is easy to get?
- Do your friends drink/drug LESS
than you do?
- Do you drink/drug until the bottle or supply is gone?
- Have you ever
had a loss of memory from drinking/drugging?
- Have you ever been to
a hospital or been arrested due to drinking/drugging?
- Do you tune
out lectures or studies about drinking/drugging?
- Do you THINK you
have a problem with alcohol or other drugs?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions:
- One question: you may have an alcohol or drug problem
- Two questions:
chances are you do have an alcohol or drug problem
- Three or more
questions: you definitely have an alcohol or drug problem
If you identify any of these behaviors in yourself or someone you care
about, an evaluation from a qualified professional is strongly indicated.
Professionals from West County
Psychological Associates (PDF 89KB) can be reached
at (314) 275-8599.
FOR PARENTS ONLY:
Am I Enabling
My Child to Use Drugs or Alcohol? (PDF 17KB)
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