Thank you again guys

Bizi, I didn't even think about the joint and the drug testing. I'm such a light weight I only take 2-3 hits though. Since I'm not a habitual user and it's such a small amount, the metabolite of THC should be out of my system between 3-5 days. And these people haven't even contacted me yet.
I did partake, and it did relax me, but even though I smoked 4hrs before I took the Seroquel I had to get myself into bed pretty quickly because I got dizzy. It also threw me off balance at times. I won't be trying it again anytime soon. Seroquel wins.

I used to do a lot of stretching and ROM exercises in the morning. Not only is it good for my body, but I found the stretching to be especially helpful for anxiety. I think I need to get back to that. Maybe I won't have to rely so heavily on Klonopin anymore. It's a good idea.


I reread the NH law (which I've bookmarked for future use) and it defines the substance abuse evaluation as:

A "clinical face-to-face interview with a client conducted by a qualified professional which includes, but is not limited to, the following elements: substance abuse history, legal history, medical history, family substance abuse history, psychological history, and current substance use/abuse dependency status."

It doesn't bode well for me, with the exception of the last part. There is no mention of standardized testing written into in the law. But I'll have to look into that... I'm sure I'll get some hits on google.

If I get referred to counseling I need to someone who has a reciprocal license in MA... in NH the minimum is an LDAC, so I checked and the equal in MA is an ADC. I don't know if I can see a psychologist instead. They provide no info on the web about that, but I can contact NH's Department of Health and Human Services. Oh joy.

I looked into my insurance, and they pay for substance abuse counseling. I will have no problem getting my PCP to refer me, but I don't know if insurance will pay for sessions since they will be court ordered.

I used a website from NH's Department of Health and Human Services to locate substance abuse treatment centers in my area, so it's like getting it straight from the horse's mouth. There are 3 in my city, and cab fare to all of them would be pretty reasonable.

I have just about all of the worst case scenarios worked out, but I'm sure if I have to pay out of pocket it could mean a substantial financial hardship.

I don't see much more I can do to satisfy myself on this subject, so I'm going to consider at least the research subject closed.

The anxiety will still remain, until I hear what I'm up against and I'm through with whatever they decide they're going to put me through.

And then I'll have to deal with the rest of the process, which is also no fun at all.

maybe you could start right now with the stretches?????
bizi

I'll probably wait until Monday when my husband isn't hanging around to watch me.

I know I said I was done with research, but:

Even though the NH law describes the evaluation as a face-to-face interview, one of the organizations describes it as an appointment where they administer 2 standardized tests...
Sometimes the face-to-face interview takes place right after the tests are taken, but sometimes you have to make an appointment for it later- once they've already come up with your treatment plan...
So they can actually decide how much counseling, etc you need without even knowing if you're sober, etc. I don't think that's reasonable.
I guess they really do rely heavily on those tests. I'm going to have to be VERY careful when I take them.

And of course, I'll have to find a way to get another ride if I need another appointment. I can't expect my husband to take another day off, but I have a favor I can call in if I need to.

I don't know if I'm going to call these people in a week. I'm undecided on that point now... I don't know if I want to draw attention to myself.

Are you sure you can't lock yourself in your bath room and do some stretches??????
bizi

lol

My bathroom isn't big enough, but I'll get started tomorrow morning.
Lord knows I have enough free time.

The messed upped thing about all this freaking out is I'm not even 100% sure I'm going to have to go through all of this...

I'm just expecting it because it was shady how my case was referred back to my original organization, and I know how the law is written. I don't know what the driving instructor put in the notes, and I don't know how strictly the original organization will adhere to the law.

When it comes down to it I don't know the organization is going to act.

But thinking back, I should stick to my 1 week plan. When I was trying to get them to refer me to the driving school, I had a problem with consent forms and pretty much had to walk them through the referral process. They're inept.

Kay

I somewhat wonder if they always refer people back to original group
that sent them. Makes it easier on them.

Donna

I'm in kind of a unique position...
The original organization holds the driving classes too, but they are held at unreasonable dates/times. So I had to get a special referral from organization 1 to take the driving class with organization 2. They may indeed have to refer me back though.

It's actually probably going to make things messier no matter what happens. Like I said, the people at organization one are inept.

Kay,

The unknowns regarding the driving instructor's notes and how strictly the organization will adhere to the law leave so many things up in the air --- you have no control over those.


Your decision to stick to your one week plane makes sense.
You are doing well.

M