Action: Learn how to identify and prevent alcohol and drug abuse in your unit/section. Condition: Classroom Environment Standards: IAW OSA FY03 CTG
Safety Requirements NONE Risk Assessment Level LOW Environment Considerations NONE
THE ADAPCP MILITARY SUPERVISORS' WORKSHOP Leader Skills: Alcohol & Drugs
1. Be a role model 2. Educate your soldiers 3. Point out alternatives 4. Be supportive HOW TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN YOUR SECTION
BE A ROLE MODEL Responsible use of LEGAL DRUGS NO USE of ILLEGAL DRUGS "Officers, NCOs, and supervisors who choose to drink will set the example of RESPONSIBLE DRINKING practices." From AR
EDUCATE YOUR SOLDIERS Your expectations of them Fitness for Duty Not Being Impaired by D & A
POINT OUT ALTERNATIVES - Deglamorize alcohol & drugs - Encourage alternative highs " Commanders and the chain of command will promote and encourage off-duty sports, educational, cultural, and religious/spiritual pursuits as alternatives to abuse of alcohol and other drugs." From AR
Let Your Soldiers Know You care about them as well as performance You will support but NOT ENABLE them. BE SUPPORTIVE
BECAUSE One of Your Soldiers... MAY have a Substance Abuse Problem
Sergeant Smith
SUSPECTED PROBLEM: Alcohol SGT. Smith SYMPTOMS: Declining performance Sick 3 of 4 Mondays Upset stomach Lots of mouth wash Lots of cologne Denial/hostility
Specialist Lee
SUSPECTED PROBLEM: Methamphetamine Specialist Lee SYMPTOMS: Excess energy Mood swings Hostility Bad breath Loss of weight Pupils dilated Secretive Hearing voices Suspected of stealing
PFC Grinson
SUSPECTED PROBLEM: LSD SYMPTOMS: PFC Grinson Immaturity "Wrong friends" Confusion Anxiety Loss of control (Laughing) Difficulty in concentrating Pupils dilated Rapid heartbeat Rapid breathing Fear
SP4 Jones
SUSPECTED PROBLEM: Marijuana Specialist Jones SYMPTOMS: Bloodshot eyes Forgetful Admission Refuses self-referral Concerned about promotion "..has a way to beat the urinalysis."
HOW TO DEAL WITH A DEVELOPING A&D PROBLEM 1. Recognize the problem 2. Counsel & Document 3. Take action 4. Refer for help 5. Follow-Up after Treatment
RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM Signs & Symptoms Declining Performance Usual Patterns Change Problems Repeat (beware of “Halos”)
COUNSEL & DOCUMENT Counseling - Verbal & Written Documentation - Helping Problem Recognition Providing Perspective
TAKE ACTION Do not cover up Emphasize responsibility & consequences Support DON’T “ENABLE”
REFER FOR HELP To the Unit ADC To the ADAPCP Clinic To other agencies: ACS, Mental Health, Chaplain, etc.. To Self Help Groups: AA, ALANON, NA, etc..
* Do Not Over or Under load * Do Not Do Their Job For Them * Provide the “Tools” * Support Aftercare Follow-Up After Treatment
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