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USAG-J Camp Zama
Army Substance Abuse Program(ASAP)
One Team – Ichi Dan
Army Substance Abuse Program(ASAP)
One Team – Ichi Dan
AR 600-85 2 Dec 09
AR 600-85 2 Dec 09
PL 92-129, 96-180, 96-181, 99-570 Executive Order 12564
PL 92-129, 96-180, 96-181, 99-570 Executive Order 12564
DoDD 1010.1, 1010-04, 1010-09
DoDI1010.16
DoDD 1010.1, 1010-04, 1010-09
DoDI1010.16
Directed drug prevention, and
counseling programs be
established for all DoD
personnel
Established Drug Abuse Testing
Program for Military and
Civilian personnel
Army Substance
Abuse Program (ASAP)
Program Authority
Army Stand
The Abuse of alcohol or use of illicit drugs is inconsistent with
Army Values
Standards of Performance
Discipline
Readiness necessaryto accomplish the mission
Alcohol affects individuals differentlyDepends on - age, gender, physical condition at time, food and any drugs or medication.
Different drinks contain different amounts of alcohol
"one drink" is equal to 1.5 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of regular beer, or 5 oz. of table wine.
A woman drinking an equal amount of alcohol in the same time as a man same weight may have a higher BAC
IMPAIRMENT BEGINS WITH YOUR FIRST DRINK
NOT
Your last drink
Impaired Driving - Facts
Purpose – promote a work force free of drug abuse and misuse of alcohol
In place a comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace (DFW) program and a Department of Transportation (DOT) Workplace alcohol and drug testing program
The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees in aviation, trucking, railroads, mass transit, pipelines and other transportation industries.
Drug Testing
• Executive Order 12564, 15 Sep 86 - Established the goal of a Drug Free Federal (DFW) workplace
• It is a condition of employment for all Federal employees - refrain from using illegal drugs on and off-duty.
Military Personnel After
6 months from date of a prescription
Soldiers are no longer authorized to take that prescription
Without documentation from the provider
Prescribed Medication
Synthetic Marijuana
Possession or sale of Spice and similar products is illegal
Regardless of host nation laws
Biochemical Testing includes Spice
A free resource
Short-term counseling and support
Open to all employees regardless of Medical Plan
Open to Family Members
What is EAP
Goal
Increase productivity, job satisfaction, and retention
• Information and support
• Resource identification
• Coaching and consultation
• Free confidential Assessment, Counseling (6), Referral and follow-up
• Work/Life information and resources
• Assist management with productivity issues
• Promote installation work/life/wellness programs
Services
What can the EAP help with?• Stress• Marital and/or relationship issues• Family concerns• Mental Health Issues• Substance Abuse• Anxiety problems• Depression
Services
Can’t be released without employee consent
Except - Clear threat to oneself or others child abuse, court ordered, illegal activity
All cases – only after consultation with JA and CPAC
Confidential
Supervisor Responsibilities
•Monitor – on the job problems, hold accountable, refer to EAP, take appropriate disciplinary action
•Inform – those who display performance or conduct issues to EAP •Communicate – EAP may be helpful in addressing challenges with
the potential to affect performance and conduct
•Market – EAP as a benefit of employment for all eligible employees
•Identify - Early identification – don’t wait or avoid
•Prevent – Look at unit/workplace “Wellness”
•Drug testing – Testing Designated Positions oversee
•Document – Document what you do
• Understand – these are problems that may effect job performance and well-being
• Commit and Follow through – Employee responsibility to follow through on counseling
• Financial – If there is a referral employee must make necessary financial arrangements
• Participation – voluntary but nothing can be done with out employee acceptance and commitment
Employee Responsibilities
ASAP
Command program focused on Readiness and Personal responsibility
Everyone has a role• Early identification• Prevention• Drug testing• Rehabilitation• Program support
Substance AbuseEffects Everyone
It’s about choices
ContactProgram Manager – 263-8054Senior Social Worker - 263-8049 Prevention Coordinator – 263-8047 Drug Test Coordinator – 263-5850
HOURSMonday thru Friday, 0730 to 1630 (except Thurs morning)
LOCATIONBuilding 534 Readiness and Resiliency Center
SERVICESAssessment and counseling – professional counseling staffInformation and support and resourcesCoaching and consultation to assist leaders Drug Testing ProgramEmployee Assistance Program