42d medical operations squadron maxwell afb, alabama
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42d Medical Operations Squadron Maxwell AFB, Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT). KEY PERSONNEL BRIEFING. BRIEFING OBJECTIVE. IAW AFI 44-121: Outline key personnel responsibilities towards the reduction of substance abuse - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
42d Medical Operations Squadron
Maxwell AFB, Alabama
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment
(ADAPT)
KEY PERSONNEL BRIEFING
BRIEFING OBJECTIVE
IAW AFI 44-121: Outline key personnel responsibilities towards the reduction of substance abuse
Provide Commanders, senior enlisted advisor, first sergeants, and senior personnel information regarding substance abuse prevention and intervention education
IAW AFI 44-121: Ensure commanders, supervisors, and health care providers understood the impact of substance abuse and how to identify/refer substance abusers
Promote readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of substance abuse
Minimize the negative impact of Substance Abuse (SA)
Provide education and treatmentReturn members to unrestricted status or
assist in transition to civilian status
The ADAPT Program Objectives
ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES
Active Duty Members, Dependents, and Retirees are eligible for counseling and treatment following TRICARE guidelines for access
Eligible beneficiaries receive services as authorized through their specific TRICARE option (e.g.., Prime, Extra, Standard)
ADAPT SERVICES PROVIDED
1st duty station briefingNewcomers orientation briefing Supervisors Briefing Substance Abuse Assessment Individual substance abuse education Treatment and aftercare programs Transitional CounselingAir Force Drug Testing Program
When to refer to ADAPT
AFI 44-121 states a commander shall (must) refer all service members for assessment when substance is suspected to be a contributing factor in any incident (e.g.,DUI, spouse/child maltreatment, positive UA, when notified by medical personnel)
Within 7 days of incident
DUI referred within 24 hours
when possible but NLT next
duty day
Making a referral to ADAPT
Phone call to the ADAPT program
Explain situation to ADAPT OIC/NCOIC
An appointment time will be forwarded to CC or First sergeant
COMMANDER’S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the assessment process is not delayed by ordinary leave or TDYs
Relay to the member that ADAPT is not punitive
Actively participate as part of the Treatment Team Meeting (TTM) -- TTM’s held in bldg
Provide command authority to implement the treatment plan when the member does not voluntarily comply with the TTM’s decisions
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Non clinical services Prevention through briefings and outreach
activities Individual Education following initial evaluation
Individuals being processed for separation will be provided appropriate medical care prior to separation.
TREATMENT (Continued)
Clinical services Patients meeting criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence will
be entered into substance abuse treatment
Program requirements will be individually tailored to meet the needs of the patient. Family involvement is strongly encouraged
Individuals receiving a diagnosis will refrain from the use of alcohol during the initial phase of treatment. (Flyers are subject to abstinence for longer periods and indefinitely in some cases.)
TREATMENT (Continued)
Maxwell Treatment Options: Outpatient Treatment (OP) Aftercare Program
This will vary from base to base
Patient meets DSM IV criteria for early full remission
TTM determines - based on progress towards agreed upon goals stated in the treatment plan
Program Completion
Drinking itself does not fail a person from the program.
Pattern of failure to meet AF standardsUnwillingness or unable to meet treatment or
aftercare goalsPatients will be considered for administrative
separation by their commander IAW AFI 36-3207 or AFI 36-3208
Program Failure
PREVENTION IS THE KEY
The ADAPT office will be glad to conduct briefings upon request:
– Commanders calls– Supervisors/managers– Dorm briefings– Any other occasion we can help
QUESTIONS ???