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Substance abuse evaluator
Posted: 06-29-2012, 07:03 PM

I was wondering if anyone knows of a doctor/psychologist/psychiatrist or counselor around Indianapolis who does the substance abuse counseling? I had an OWI 7 years ago and to pass my medical the flight surgeon requested I see someone for further evaluation. I have called around and no one is willing to do the eval. I called the flight surgeon office and the only guy they had listed in the Indy area is booked solid for 3 plus months. Anyone had to go through this and know what doctor they used?
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Re: Substance abuse evaluator
Posted: 07-09-2012, 06:04 PM

Anyone have any info on this subject. Ive called everyone and there seems to be little to no guidance on exaclty what they are looking for in an evaluator.
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Posted: 07-09-2012, 06:19 PM

If you have health insurance I would try calling your provider and see if they can refer you to a counselor. Any licensed counselor/clinician would be able to do the evaluation; substance abuse training is pretty much standard for a counselor.
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Posted: 07-09-2012, 06:24 PM

Search the internet for clinical psychologist, then check their website or call them and ask them if they do the specific tests that the FAA is requiring.
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Posted: 07-09-2012, 06:25 PM

I tired Anthem first and they had no one. I called everyone on there list within 50 miles of my house. I spoke with a few that only did in patient that would be happy to do it if i admitted myself. I didnt think finding an evaultor would be that hard. They only 1 I found was book for 3 and 1/2 months straight. I called the number for the flight surgeon that was on the email and they didnt have anyone on there list either. I believe there is someone in ORD area so I might have to fly up there. 2 counselors thought they had the qualifications but didnt.
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Re: Substance abuse evaluator
Posted: 07-09-2012, 06:48 PM

Maybe try local universities that offer psychology degrees. A med student could do it under the supervision of a licensed psychologist who would then sign off on their reports.
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Re: Substance abuse evaluator
Posted: 07-09-2012, 07:06 PM

I have the names of 3 more doctors to call tomorrow. Hopefully one of them will send their resume in and get it approved. When I find one ill post the name. I know there is more than just myslef looking.

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