Alcohol Evaluation Services | 847 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles


  • 847 W. Manchester Ave.
    Los Angeles CA 90044
  • CALL NOW: (323) 628-1521
  • Working Hours:

    Mon – Sat 9:00 – 5:00

    Sun CLOSED
  • Complete your alcohol assessment at our convenient kiosk location. The tablets at our kiosk locations allow you to register, pay, and complete an assessment.

Choose an Evaluation Option

General Drug and Alcohol Evaluation

Sometimes referred to as an AODA assessment, AOD assessment, or A&D assessment, this evaluation is frequently requested by authorities investigating a case that involves the use of prescription medication, street drugs, or alcohol.

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Workplace Incident Drug and Alcohol Evaluation

Employers usually request this evaluation when looking into a violation of their company’s alcohol and drug policy.

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Basic Alcohol Evaluation:

Courts and employers may request this assessment in cases where a clinical alcohol disorder is suspected. The results of this evaluation can help the authority determine whether the individual would benefit from treatment.

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DUI Evaluation

Courts often request an independent evaluation to determine whether an underlying alcohol abuse disorder has contributed to a DUI/DWI charge.

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Minor in Possession

Schools, courts, and other authorities may request this report in cases where a person under 21 faces alcohol or drug-related offenses.

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Driver’s License Reinstatement

DMVs require an independent license reinstatement evaluation when deciding whether to restore a suspended or revoked driving license.

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Mental Health Evaluation

This evaluation attempts to determine if an individual has a mental health disorder that affects their behavior.

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Domestic Violence Assessment

This type of evaluation aims to help courts and other authorities determine whether an individual is a potential risk in a domestic violence situation.

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Anger Management Assessment

This specific type of psychological evaluation may be ordered following a workplace altercation, assault charge, or road-rage incident.

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Have you been ordered to complete an alcohol evaluation by an employer or court? New Directions can help. For more than 12 years, our evaluators have been helping clients with assessments for alcohol use, mental health issues, anger management issues, and more. We’ve completed over 5,500 online evaluations.

New Directions assessments have been accepted by 750+ counties in 48 states. Our evaluations are accepted by California courts, probation offices, and the DMV.

Choose how you’d like to get started:

  • Request your alcohol assessment (or any of 15 assessments) online1
  • Go to our kiosk inside South Central Auto Sounds on West Manchester Avenue in L.A.

Whatever option works best for you, New Directions is ready to meet your needs.

Why Choose New Directions?

Flexible Online Service

Request your evaluation online or at a kiosk location near you. After you complete the evaluation with one of our professionals, you can expect to receive your report within five working days. Rush processing is also available for many cases at an additional cost.

Qualified Professional Evaluators

Your assessment will be completed by a trained evaluator. New Directions’ assessments are accepted in over 750 counties across 48 states.

A Trusted Leader

New Directions was founded in 2010 and is proud of our tradition of exceptional service to our clients, all without legal complaints or ethical violations of any kind.

How Do I Know This Assessment Will Be Accepted?

Brian talks about what courts, employers, and various authorities look for to consider an assessment legitimate and acceptable.

New Directions FAQ

Can I check references for New Directions?

Yes. Please call us at 1-800-671-8589 and we will be happy to send you references to check.

Help! My assessment is due right away. Can you meet my deadline?

Rush processing is available. Before you request your evaluation, please contact us first to make sure we can complete your service in time for your deadline. Additional fees will apply.

Is there a way to make sure my assessment will be accepted before I pay for it?

Yes. Feel free to call us or to contact the authority that ordered your assessment. New Directions assessments are accepted by most state court systems and DMVs, including those in California. You can also visit the "check my state" map on our home page.

What if my assessment isn’t accepted? Can I receive a refund?

Yes, we issue refunds in accordance with the policy laid out in our Terms of Service. Make sure you have read our refund policy under Terms of Service carefully before requesting a refund. When the authority that ordered you to complete an evaluation will not accept our assessment and you meet the conditions of our Terms of Service refund policy, we will refund your assessment fee (rush-processing fees are excluded from refunds). You must request a refund within 45 days of completing your assessment.

Do you keep my information private?

Yes. The privacy and security of your data is a top priority for us.

For a detailed description of our privacy terms, including limitations placed on confidentiality by state and federal law, please read our Consent for Service and Terms of Agreement.

To secure your information, we:
•    Use SSL-encrypted servers to store all client data
•    Do not record sessions conducted via webcam/video

Will I receive a copy of the assessment when it’s complete?

Yes, your evaluator will e-mail you a copy of your report when it’s complete. You can either forward the report to the requesting authority yourself or give your evaluator permission to send it on your behalf. In some cases, an official court order may mean there are exceptions to this protocol.

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1 May not be accepted in all locations