1. 1 Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate Health of the Force Army Substance Abuse Program Status and Initiatives Dr. Les McFarling Human Resources Policy Directorate 6 October, 2009

2. 2 Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate Army Substance Abuse Program VISION A program that … –… Commanders identify as their own, to empower them with the knowledge and skill to recognize and reduce risk in their units, and to provide their Soldiers access to appropriate and effective prevention and treatment; –… enables Soldiers to recognize the risks of substance abuse in order to self-monitor, provide support to their fellow Warriors, and encourages them to seek help without stigmatization.

3. 3 Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate Army Substance Abuse Program Functions Prevention: Education, Training, Campaigns and Intervention, Risk Reduction, Employee Assistance Program and Deterrence through Random Drug Testing Treatment: Screening, Biopsychosocial Assessment, Counseling Services.

4. 4 Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate Army Substance Abuse Program Responsible Drinking Campaign Army Values Social Marketing Campaign Culture of Acceptance 18 – 25 Year Olds ChallengeInitiative

5. 5 Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate Expeditionary Army Army Substance Abuse Program ChallengeInitiative Connecting the Risk Dots Risk Reduction Program 2690 Units 70,000 Reintegration Unit Risk Inventories (R-URI) “My Prime” exportable individual prevention

6. 6 Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate Meeting Demand Army Substance Abuse Program ChallengeInitiative Fear Confidential Alcohol Treatment & Education Pilot (CATEP) Stigma Study Increase ASAP - National Campaign - Increase Incentives

7. 7 Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate Army Substance Abuse Program ChallengeInitiative Continuity of Care Suicide Prevention Task Force Policy Changes