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Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder is a physical and/or psychological addiction characterized by the compulsive use of mood altering drugs. Mood altering drugs include alcohol, hallucinogens, marijuana, narcotics, opiates, and sedatives. These can cause individuals to continue their using behavior while expecting a different outcome after each use. The result of this compulsive use can mean legal difficulties, loss of employment, family dysfunction, and medical / health complications.
Eligibility Process for Substance Use Disorder Services
Individuals who have private insurance or are on a managed care program through UCare/BluePlus, Minnesota Care, or Medical Assistance may access a Comprehensive Substance Use Assessment and treatment service by calling the number on the back of their insurance card.
Individuals without health insurance may be eligible for services, based on income and family size. A intake worker can discuss with you whether or not you may qualify.
Potential Referral Services
- Education
- Group Residential Housing
- Halfway House
- Inpatient Treatment
- Outpatient Treatment
- Sober Housing
Substance Use Disorder Assessments
Substance Use Disorder Asessments are available through private agencies. See the "Approved Substance Use Assessors" link to your right.
- MN DHS: Alcohol, drug and other addictions: policies and procedures
- MN DHS: Alcohol, drugs and addictions: Resources
- Fast Tracker (Your Link to Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources)
- Families Anonymous
- Al-Anon Family Groups
- Drug Information for Parents
- Minnesota Prevention Resource Center
- Minnesota Recovery Connection
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- Brain Development, Teen Behavior and Preventing Drug Use
- Help for Parents of Chemically Dependent Teens
- MN DHS: Working Together to End the Opiod Epidemic
- Know the Dangers