If the alcohol and substance abuse screening indicates a possible need for treatment, within how many days must you coordinate and schedule an alcohol and substance abuse professional assessment?

• A. 7 days
• B. 14 days
• C. 21 days
• D. 28 days

Answer: (B)

The timing being tested is how quickly you must move to get a formal alcohol and substance abuse assessment after a screening suggests there might be a need for treatment. The required window is fourteen days. This two-week period keeps the process moving fast enough to inform the treatment plan and safety decisions, while still allowing reasonable scheduling with a qualified professional. It helps ensure timely access to evaluation, so services can begin without unnecessary delay. Shorter timeframes, like seven days, can be impractical given provider availability, whereas longer windows such as twenty-one or twenty-eight days risk delaying essential treatment and case planning for the youth and family.