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Why Psychological Testing Is a Missing Step When Your Teen Has Substance Use Problems

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What psychological testing actually is — and is not When Brenda first heard the term ‘psych eval’ during her son’s time in wilderness therapy, she had never encountered it before. That unfamiliarity is common, and it’s part of why Dr. Graham Husick wanted to start with a baseline. Testing, he explained, spans many areas —

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Psychological Evaluations: A Tool to Help Gain Insight To Your Child’s Challenges And Strengths, With Dr. Alison Lafollette

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When your child struggles with substance misuse, you’re often searching for answers about what’s really going on beneath the surface. A psychological evaluation can be a powerful diagnostic tool that reveals not just problems, but strengths—giving you and your child a clearer path forward. When to Consider Psychological Testing Dr. Allison LaFollette, a licensed psychologist