Addiction:
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”
- R. Buckminster Fuller
Addiction is often the result of an attempt to “self medicate” problems. By finding alternative (more healthy) strategies or reducing or eliminating the underlying problems addictive urges and behaviors will diminish and “go into remission.”
Joseph Scott Petrilak has over 15 years of experience as a Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor and Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) in addiction assessment, diagnostic testing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations in independent practice:
Assessment
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DUI/Court stipulated
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Department of Transportation (DOT)
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Department of Defense (DOD)
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Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, Professional Health Monitoring, Voluntary Recovery Program in Pennsylvania
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) formal referrals
Tests Administered
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Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 (SASSI-3)
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Narcotic Withdrawal Scale
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Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, Revised
Treatment
Joseph Scott Petrilak has over 30 years experience in addiction treatment in outpatient and rehabilitation settings and can provide treatment for more complex multi-problem cases including:
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Adult children of alcoholics (ACOA).
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Co-morbid medical problems
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Co-occurring (mental health & substance abuse)
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Court stipulated, DUI
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Narcotic dependence (including suboxone and methadone detox. and/or maintenance)
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Relapse prevention