Keep what you’ve earned training presentation: Responsible Vs Keep what you’ve earned training presentation: Responsible Vs. Destructive Developed by the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Office, the “Keep What You’ve Earned” (KWYE) campaign seeks to encourage responsible drinking among Sailors by celebrating the achievements in their Navy careers. Through recognition of their hard work and dedication, Sailors are reminded of their accomplishments—and how much they have to lose if they make poor choices regarding alcohol. The campaign actively engages Sailors as advocates for responsible drinking. SESSION 3 │ 2013

What’s responsible drinking? Drinking responsibly can be easier than you think. Follow these three guidelines: Plan ahead for a safe ride home Don’t try to “keep up” with others Know your limit before you get there (and before you start drinking!) Choosing to drink without concern of consequences can lead to serious damages to your career, health, and life. Career set-backs Financial loss Separation from family and friends Liver failure, cancer and heart disease Talking points for planning ahead: Have several plans for how you may get home after drinking. If you don’t have a designated driver then make sure you have a few cab companies saved in your phone. Make sure to check out your command safe ride program as well. Don’t just have a plan A – make sure when you go out and are planning to drink alcohol that you have more than one option to get home. Decide before you go out how many drinks you want to have. If you are an inexperienced drinker, it’s recommended to have only have one drink as it will impair your judgment. Talking points for not “keeping up with others”: Don’t peer-pressure your friends to drink at all or drink more than they want to or can handle. Everyone’s limit differs and you should never make anyone feel like they need to catch up. Don’t let your friends drink and drive. If you’re the host of the party, you’re liable for their safety getting home. If you have agreed to be a designated driver than stick to your word. The worst thing you can do is put your friends or family in danger. Don’t be a friend that drinks too much and needs to be babysat all night. No one likes “that guy.” Talking points for knowing your limit: It’s important for friends to watch out for each other, but you have to be in control of yourself, first and foremost. Make sure you know your own limit and if you don’t, then follow the general rule of thumb – no more than 2 drinks/night and 1 drink/hour. Don’t be afraid to say no. Practice saying “no thanks” to friends who offer you drinks after you’ve reached your limit. Alternate alcoholic drinks with water. It will slow you down and keep you hydrated. Never leave your drinks unattended. And be an active bystander—watch out for friends who let their guards down. Talking points about consequences: You work really hard for your career and you deserve to be able to relax and have fun on your liberty, but don’t let bad decisions with alcohol use ruin your career and everything you’ve earned. Excessive alcohol use lowers your inhibition to make good judgment calls – we all know this – but making a bad judgment call can lead to serious fines or loss of your career.

What else is there to do? Local Activities and Info Don’t waste your weekend getting wasted. You may be at your Navy base for only a couple of years. Don’t leave never having explored the community around you! Most Navy bases are near a beach—have you ever tried surfing? There is more to a city than it’s nightlife—check out the hidden gems in your town. Look at your installation’s MWR website for activities and events near you. Complete this box with information local to your Navy community. For example, Great Lakes commands can share information about transportation options to Chicago, Chicago’s best deep-dish pizza spots, etc. Leave time for discussion about some of the favorite spots that you or your shipmates like to visit in the area.

is your drinking a problem? Signs That You May Be Drinking Too Much Not having control over the amount of alcohol you consume Alcohol negatively affecting your work and/or relationships with others Poor judgment and risk taking Confused thinking Difficulty remembering details or events Slow reaction time and reflexes Distorted vision and blackouts Anger or depression Continuing to drink even after knowing that you’ve reached your limit Continuing to drink even after recognizing the problems it’s caused Needing to use alcohol to start or get through the day Trying to hide alcohol use Signs That You May Be Drinking Too Much Not having control over the amount of alcohol you consume Alcohol negatively affecting your work and/or relationships with others Poor judgment and risk taking Confused thinking Difficulty remembering details or events Slow reaction time and reflexes Distorted vision and blackouts Anger or depression Continuing to drink even after knowing that you’ve reached your limit Continuing to drink even after recognizing the problems it’s caused Needing to use alcohol to start or get through the day Trying to hide alcohol use

Where can You go for help? The Self-Referral Process RESOURCES A self-referral is initiated by a Sailor who desires counseling or treatment for drug and/or alcohol abuse. Self-referrals do not result in disciplinary action. Qualified self-referral agents include: Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisors (DAPA) Commanding officer, XO, OIC, or CMDCM/ Chief of the Boat (COB) Navy drug and alcohol counselor (or intern) DoD medical personnel (including LIP) Chaplain Fleet and Family Support (FFS) center counselor Speak to your command DAPA Visit www.nadap.navy.mil Call 1-866-U-ASK-NPC Talking Points: Don’t wait until you’ve hit rock bottom or are in administrative processing for separation from the Navy to get yourself help! If you think you could benefit from treatment, the Navy offers a non-disciplinary self referral process that allows you to get treatment and remain an active-duty Sailor. To qualify as a valid self-referral, there can be no credible evidence that an alcohol-related incident has already occurred. For example, you can’t initiate a self referral after you’ve been arrested for DUI/DWI to avoid disciplinary action. A self-referral disclosure of alcohol abuse must be made to a qualified referral agent with the intent of acquiring treatment. Disclosure made to any other person who is not a qualified self referral agent may not prevent disciplinary action.