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