ASAP
Instructor: SPC Paracate
302nd QM Company ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION PROGRAM(Formerly Army Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention & Control Program)
USAR CenterIndustrial Rd, Puerto Rico, Saipan, MP 96950
Unit (670) 322-6670
References
AR 600-85 FPM Ch 792, FPM Supplement 793-2, FPM Letters 792-16 and 792-17 Executive Order 12564, DoD Instructions1010.5 and 1010.6 DoD Directives 1010.4, 1010.7 and 1010.9 Public Law 91-616, 92-255, and 100-71 Health & Human Services Guidelines for Federal
Workplace Drug Testing Program
TOPICS
Overview Identification and Referral Evaluation and Treatment Biochemical Testing Prevention Education When do I have a problem Classes of Drugs
TOPICS
What is a drink? Guidelines for Responsible Drinking Taking care of yourself Disease Concept and the Brain Drinking and Driving/BAC Defense Mechanisms
Incompatibility of Substance Abuse and Government Service
Alcohol and drug abuse are incompatible with military service (AR 600-85), and any use of illicit drugs is considered abuse. The irresponsible use of alcohol (i.e., drunk on duty or driving under the influence of alcohol) is considered abuse and is subject to judicial and/or nonjudicial action.
ADAPCP’S MISSION
Identification & Referral Evaluation & Treatment Biochemical Testing Education & Prevention
ADAPCP Organization
Alcohol & Drug Control Officer (ADCO)
Education Coordinator (EDCO)
Biochemical Testing Coordinator (BTC)
Clinical Director Alcohol & Drug
Abuse Counselor Adolescent Substance
Abuse Counselors (ASACS)
Identification and Referral
Self Command Biochemical MP Blotter Medical
Evaluation and Treatment
Evaluation by Counselor Rehabilitation Team Meeting (RTM)
– Commander– Soldiers Supervisor– ADAPCP Counselor
Possible Recommendations– No Enrollment– Outpatient Treatment– Inpatient Treatment
Biochemical Testing
Objectives– ID servicemembers using illicit drugs
– To deter
– Monitor rehabilitation progress
– Develop data regarding drug use Three Types of Testing
– Commander-directed
– Physician-directed
– Rehabilitation testing
ADCO
ADAPCP
DRUGS TESTED
EVERY TIME: THREE DRUGS (Cocaine, Amphetamines, THC)
PLUS: ROTATE A FOURTH
(PCP, LSD, Opiates, Barbs)
AND: CMD CAN REQUEST
SPECIFIC DRUGS
BE TESTED
Prevention Education
Unit Training Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Training (ADAPT) Commander and Leadership Civilian Supervisors Training Alcohol Servers Training Promotional Campaigns
– Summer Sense
– Celebrate Sober
– Red Ribbon
– 3 D (National Drugged and Drunk Driving)
Harmful Effects
Physical Family/Social Emotional/Psychological Legal Work
CLASSES OF drugs
DEPRESSANTS STIMULANTS HALLUCINOGENS NARCOTICS
What Constitutes a Drink?
1.5 ounces 80 proof distilled spirits 12 ounce American beer 5 ounce glass of wine 12 ounce wine cooler Absorption and oxidation
Guidelines for Responsible Drinking
Set a Limit Healthy Activities Eat Know Signs/BAC Drink Standard Size
Drink Straight In Morning When Hungry/Thirsty Engage in Contests Drink when upset Mix medicines
DO’s DON’T’s
The disease concept of addiction
Why is alcoholism and drug addiction considered a disease?
Characteristics of Substance Dependence
•Obsessive and Compulsive
•Chronic
•Progressive and Fatal
•Treatable
Criteria for Substance Abuse
•Failure to fulfill role obligations at work or home
•Physically Hazardous
•Legal Problems
•Continued use despite social/ interpersonal problems
Criteria for Substance Dependence
•Tolerance •Withdrawal•Larger amounts taken or taken longer than intended•Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down•Great deal of time spent obtaining, taking or recovering from substance•Important activities given up or reduced•Continued use despite physical/psychological problems
Health and Fitness
Eat Right Exercise Relaxation
Eat Right
Eat the Pyramid
Exercise
Aerobic Anaerobic Flexibility
Relaxation
Slow, deep breathing Imagery
Drinking and Driving Punishment
The October 1998 ADAC and 12 October 1998, Stuttgarter Zeitung Nr. 235 magazines outlines. From .03 to .049 - BAC with suspect driving or involvement in an accident; Driver’s license taken away for at least 6 months:
7 points against your driver’s license: Fined from 30 to 45 times your daily salary.
From .05 to .079 - USAREUR driver’s license suspended 3 months. Stopped by a routine traffic stop 2 points against your driver’s license and 200 DM fine
From .08 to .109 - Driving banned for one month, 4 points against driver’s license: 500 DM Fine: Higher penalties for 2 nd and 3rd offenses. (BAC .08-.099 USAREUR driver’s license suspended for 6 months).
From .11 and above - You are considered absolutely unfit to drive a car. Driving privileges revoked for more than nine months if an accident 12 months. 7 Points against driving privileges. (BAC .10 and above USAREUR driver’s license suspended indefinitely. May request reinstatement after 1 year and successful completion of ADAPCP program).
From .16 and more - Punishment similar to .11 BAC and you may have to undergo a medical, psychological evaluation to determine whether you are fit to get a new driver’s license. At this BAC level you are also considered too inebriated to ride a bicycle.
How well do we manage stress?
Drinking and Driving Punishment
From .05 to .079 - USAREUR driver’s license suspended 3 months. Stopped by a routine traffic stop 2 points against your driver’s license and 200 DM fine
From .08 to .109 - Driving banned for one month, 4 points against driver’s license: 500 DM Fine: Higher penalties for 2nd and 3rd offenses. (BAC .08-.099 USAREUR driver’s license suspended for 6 months).
From .11 and above - You are considered absolutely unfit to drive a car. Driving privileges revoked for more than nine months if an accident 12 months. 7 Points against driving privileges. (BAC .10 and above USAREUR driver’s license suspended indefinitely. May request reinstatement after 1 year and successful completion of ADAPCP program).
From .16 and more - Punishment similar to .11 BAC and you may have to undergo a medical, psychological evaluation to determine whether you are fit to get a new driver’s license. At this BAC level you are also considered too inebriated to ride a bicycle.
How well do we manage stress?
Drinking and Driving Punishment
From .11 and above - Driving privileges revoked for more than nine months if an accident 12 months. 7 Points against driving privileges. (BAC .10 and above USAREUR driver’s license suspended indefinitely. May request reinstatement after 1 year and successful completion of ADAPCP program).
Drinking and Driving Punishment
From .16 and more - Punishment similar to .11 BAC and you may have to undergo a medical, psychological evaluation to determine whether you are fit to get a new driver’s license. At this BAC level you are also considered too inebriated to ride a bicycle.
How well do we manage stress?
Managing Stress
Be aware of your stressors and reactions. Recognize what you can change Moderate emotional reactions to stress Moderate physical reactions to stress Build physical reserves Build emotional reserves
Defense Mechanisms
Denial
Externalization
Rationalization
Minimization
Enabling