Hprp evaluation

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Does it matter who or where you go for an evaluation 

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I tried contacting a firm that specializes in it but they wanted 5000 retainer and I didn't have the money I should have researched what they do for the hprp and how many people get it before hand

 

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CDW said:

I tried contacting a firm that specializes in it but they wanted 5000 retainer and I didn't have the money I should have researched what they do for the hprp and how many people get it before hand

 

I called that firm too. My situation was different.  I regret not paying..

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Should it be an addictionologist or will any psychiatrist work for independent evaluation.

 

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CDW said:

Should it be an addictionologist or will any psychiatrist work for independent evaluation.

 

Any provider that is certified in Addiction Medicine.  That is an addictionologist, but it could be a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist (psychiatrist is a MD or DO so it holds more weight than a clinical psychologist) but it could be a family practice physician that is certified in addiction medicine.  Your best bet to be safe is to find a Rehab Center and have your evaluation there.  Call a rehab center and ask them if they do comprehensive substance use evaluations or substance use evaluations.  Nearly ALL of them do.  Some don't, but the overwhelming majority do.  Your quickest and safest bet is not to search for one individual provider, but search for Rehab centers.  Go to their websites and under services, you will see where it say comprehensive evals under admissions, and even if it doesn't say it, you can bet the overwhelming majority do them. 

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CDW said:

Should it be an addictionologist or will any psychiatrist work for independent evaluation.

 

One of their psychiatrists. It can't be any psychiatrist or addictionologist. Psychiatrist likely more reasonable. 

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I was just asking about for the outside opinion should I need to fight it in administration law court. 

 

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CDW said:

I was just asking about for the outside opinion should I need to fight it in administration law court. 

 

In that case a board certified addiction specialist would be best. 

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