Why Is Drug Testing Part of Care in Georgia?

No. Drug testing and monitoring are among several available services. Therapy, assessments, medication management, case management, medical oversight, and other care information may also be relevant. A single result should not be presented as a complete picture of a person or as a guarantee of future progress.

Yes. Ask admissions what general expectations can be explained during the starting process. Individual questions may need to be addressed during assessment or care planning. Calling does not guarantee admission, and the website should not be used to assume exactly when or how testing will apply to a particular person.

Provide accurate information about current medications during the appropriate admissions, assessment, and care process. That context may be relevant when testing information is considered. Do not stop or change prescribed medication based on this page. Medication decisions require an individualized discussion through an appropriate medical process.

Drug testing may provide information that clinicians consider with your history, assessments, symptoms, and ongoing participation. A result does not define you or determine progress by itself. How testing applies can vary by program and individual care plan within River City Recovery’s adult outpatient substance use and mental health services.

Yes, family support is among the services available through River City Recovery. A loved one may receive general information and learn how appropriate family involvement can support outpatient care. The adult receiving care retains privacy and choice, and personal testing information is handled through the appropriate care process.