AMS Dose Evaluation

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Counselor met with Pt. for his monthly individual session. Counselor and Pt. discussed his new treatment plan update objectives and interventions. Pt. agreed to sign the AMS Record of Services sheet. Counselor helped Pt. to read, discuss and complete the AMS Dose Evaluation form in order to go up. Pt. reported that he has been experiencing some negative side effects from his current prescribed medication and these are “sweating and getting irritable when methadone wears off.” Pt. reported no suicidal thoughts since the last session and at the moment. Counselor encouraged Pt. to discuss and complete the S.N.A.P excessive. Pt. identified his strengths as “military skills”. Pt. reported that he needs a higher dose of methadone. Pt. stated, “My

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