Mandatory Urinalysis Should Not Be Used Against A Soldier

In this critique, I will examine the mental health multidimensional intake form for clients beginning services at Fairview Counseling Centers in Minneapolis, MN. According to their website, this center encourages clients to have the intake forms completed before their initial intake appointment (2016). There are different forms depending on the client’s age and needs. For this report, I will critique the adult intake form, which is nine pages long.

I informed Schinker that I was talking to him because he came through the security station with an odor of marijuana on him. I asked Schinker to explain what was going on tonight. Schinker admitted to smoking "a little bit" of marijuana fashioned in a blunt at a house near Main St. He stated that he didn't know who it belonged to. I asked Schinker questions about him drinking alcoholic beverages tonight. He admitted to drinking 6 beers at the same house. Ofc. Katsma administered a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) to Schinker and showed him the displayed Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of

Xavier then reported, the applicant recovery is up and down and the reason the patient was transferred and admitted to the Norwich location was due to an altercation as the Hartford Dispensary has zero tolerance for physical violence. Since May of of this year, the applicant's UDS results are negative. Last positive result was in April for cocaine, according to the counselor. Please note, during the applicant intake, he was asked about other illicit drugs and only confirmed for use of heroin and THC, not the cocaine. The applicant's current dose at the Hartford Dispensary is 105mgs as he is being detoxed daily. His highest dose was at 145 mgs before his detoxification. The physical altercation was the applicant's first behavioral incident at the clinic. He was also on a 90 Probation for his illicit use and it would have expired in August, but due to the recent incident, he was removed from the clinic, not discharged, but transferred as mentioned before. Counselor Xavier only concern of the applicant is maintaining his

This correspondence shall confirm that the undersigned appeared at applicant’s attorney’s office in Stockton, California on April 18, 2017, to complete the applicant’s deposition. The handling attorney, Mr. Rod McClelland, was unable to attend the applicant’s deposition due to an unavoidable calendar conflict. This file will be returned to Mr. McClellan for further defense handling.

The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. The applicant states, in effect, his discharge is unfair, because his mental condition was not acknowledged or considered. The applicant states, in effect, he had two separate offenses related to Spice, but he was never found guilty of possession, using, or purchasing Spice. The applicant contends he admitted to having tried Spice before when he was in a deep depression/anxiety state, after he was wrongfully assaulted by an El Paso, Texas, Police Officer. The applicant states, in effect, he was slammed face first into the concrete by an El Paso, Texas, Police Officer, causing severe dental fracture. The applicant contends his resulting appearances cause him to isolate himself and seek treatment from behavioral health services for atypical behavior. The applicant contends that after months of seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist, he was making progress until his identical twin brother separated, and his support system immediately deteriorated. The applicant contends he started binge drinking, even though he was under age and when he could not get alcohol, he would go ballistic. The applicant states, in effect, he unfortunately turned to Spice, which led to him be spotted

given throughout the 4 years was the possession of illegal substance- marijuana. Yes, the police

The appellant provided a CDCR Form 22 sent to visitation on August 12, 2016. The CDCR Form 22 response from visitation stated the schedule was determined by the Warden and the Administration.

The applicant requests an upgrade of the characterization of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. The applicant states, in effect, his requests for an upgrade is based on a general discharge that was given for a positive urinalysis. The applicant contends, he was diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He was receiving treatment for his in the line of duty PTSD disability. The applicant further contends, he struggled during reintegration, having difficulty operating a vehicle safely, and was cautious and nervous of aggressive drivers. The applicant states, that medical therapy began to determine the best treatment for him; however, he took it upon himself to self-medicate with marijuana. The applicant contends, fellow Soldiers took the opportunity to run from the test, he chose to face it assuming he would receive help for issues. The applicant contends, he had a pristine military record, is seeking to better himself for his family, and is now dealing with the ramifications of his discharge.

Jennifer meets the diagnostic criteria of development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a stressor within 3 months, has marked distress that is out of proportion to the severity of the stress, has significant impairment in social, occupational, and other functioning areas, and symptoms do not represent normal bereavement. Jennifer would not meet the criteria that the

The client is a 14-year-old Hispanic female in a residential substance abuse treatment rehabilitation center. The client participated in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy anger management group. The client was admitted to the residential program in July of 2016 for her cannabis use. She was referred by Drug Court due to her failure to comply with the program rules. The client has a past of domestic violence and defiant behavior towards her mother and not abiding by curfew.

Herb Hopps is a 32-year old male, referred by his probation officer for a psychological evaluation after receiving a DUI

The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to honorable or general (under honorable conditions). The applicant seeks relief, contending, in effect, that Corporal G. at Broadview Heights recruiting station informed him not to mention his prior criminal history in order for him to enlist in the Army. He states that a week late Staff Sergeant (SSG) I. informed him that a check of his record and found that there were no waiver granted for his prior felonies activities. He spoke with SSG S concerning SSG I. comments and SSG S. informed him that he has zero chance of staying the Army. SSG. S. suggested that he should not return from leave on his schedule date and suggested that he should stay gone

Department of the Army, Criminal Investigation Division, Report of investigation, dated 3 January 2013, the applicant was observed at an establishment known to sell a substance commonly referred to as Spice. The investigation established probable cause that the applicant committed the offense of failing to obey a lawful general order. He admitted purchasing and smoking a substance commonly referred to as Spice and drug paraphernalia was subsequently discovered in his

Crystal reports that she is engaged in substance abuse treatment services with Chestnut Health Systems as part of her Drug Court participation. Crystal has provided the worker with drug screen results drops. Crystal’s April/May Chestnut report states that the she is scheduled to attend Monday-Thursday from 10am-1pm for Drug Court group (2 90mintue groups daily) and one individual session monthly. All seven drug screens provided from April 7th – May 12th have been negative for substances. Worker has requested updated urine analysis and reports, but has not received the information.

Section 6D.4 (pp 175-180), Section 15.2 (pp 521-522), Section 15.4 (pp 528-529, 536-538 & 542-543).