Naval Science 402 Leadership and Ethics

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Naval Science 402Leadership and Ethics

• Seminar Topic 8
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Prevention Programs

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Objectives

• Comprehend current Navy / Marine Corps
  regulations, policies, and programs relative to
  substance and alcohol abuse, preventive
  treatment, and consequences including urinalysis
  and blood testing programs.
• Know the officers responsibilities in the Drug
  and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Control Program
  (NADAP).

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Why Do We Care About Drug and Alcohol Abuse in
the Navy and Marine Corps?
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Nature of the Problem

• The Military Reflects Societal Trends and
  Patterns
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevalent
• Drugs/alcohol Have Detrimental Effect on Unit
  Performance and Readiness
• Drugs/alcohol Are Detrimental to Health, Safety,
  Performance, and Reliability of Our Sailors and
  Marines

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Navy Policy (SECNAVINST 5300.28D)

• Alcohol and drug abuse by members of the armed
  forces is incompatible with the maintenance of
  high standards of performance, military
  discipline, readiness, and reliable mission
  accomplishment.
• Bottom line ZERO TOLERANCE

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Division Officer Responsibilities

• Support Navy and Marine Corps programs
• Report offenders
• Help rehabilitate alcohol abusers to regain
  status as productive members of the team

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How?
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Exercise Positive Leadership!

• Educate and motivate subordinates to reject drug
  and alcohol abuse
• Observe subordinates for signs of abuse
• Support right spirit
• Promote responsible consumption
• De-glamorize use of alcohol!
• Set a positive personal example

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Identification, Detection, Deterrence

• Front line leadership!
• Inspections
• Safety check points on base for DUI
• Searches
• Drug dogs
• Competency for duty examinations
• Random urinalysis testing
• Voluntary self-referral for rehabilitation
  (alcohol only!)

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ConsequencesDRUG USE/ABUSE

• First strike and youre out ?
• ADSEP processing is mandatory
• UCMJ article 112a
• Administrative separation for misconduct, by
  reason of drug abuse

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Urinalysis Program

• Systematic screening to
• Deter abuse
• Identify abusers
• Provide evidence for disciplinary action and
  separation

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Urinalysis Types

• Random
• 10 to 20 per month
• Unit sweeps
• Minimum one per year
• Special circumstances
• Command directed

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Urinalysis Testing Procedure
IA - Immunoassay GC - Gas Chromatography MS -
Mass Spectrometry
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ConsequencesALCOHOL ABUSE

• Reduced job performance and lower Evals or
  Fitreps
• Loss of driving privileges
• UCMJ for DUI
• Loss of security clearance
• Removal from Nuc power, aviation, other special
  programs
• Discharge!

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Alcohol Program Goals

• Education and prevention
• Detection
• Rehabilitation (when appropriate)
• Potential for future service

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Three Levels of Counseling and Treatment

• Level I
• Local Education Awareness
• Level II
• Out Patient Care
• Level III
• Dependency - In Patient Care

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Level I Education, Prevention, and Screening

• Local Command Programs
• Drug and Alcohol Programs Advisor (DAPA)
• Substance Abuse Coordinator (SACO)
• Required
• Advises CO on Programs
• Admin Screens Members for Referral
• Can Grant Immunity for Alcohol Self Referral
• Right Spirit Campaign

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Level I Courses Available

• PREVENT
• Personal Responsibility and Values Education and
  Training
• Alcohol Aware
• Alcohol-impact
• Level I Intervention
• Check With DAPA for Availability

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Level IIEducation and Treatment

• CAAC - counseling and assistance centers
• Out-patient care
• Clinical screening by qualified counselors
• Therapeutic counseling
• Outreach assistance
• Education

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Level IIIIn-Patient Care

• Residential rehabilitation treatment for those
  diagnosed as alcohol dependent
• Locations
• Jacksonville, fl
• Norfolk, VA
• San DIEGO, ca

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Leadership Training

• ADAMS Managers...Alcohol and Drug Abuse
  Managers/Supervisors (ADAMS) Managers Training
• Train CO, XO, CMC Others
• Develop and Evaluate Effective Command Programs

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Leadership Training

• ADAMS Supervisors
• E-7 and Above...Must Attend (Part of Personnel
  Record)
• Recommended for E-5 and E-6 in Supervisory
  Positions
• Provide Skills and Knowledge to
• Prevent Abuse
• Observe and Document Evidence of Drug and Alcohol
  Abuse

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Problem Drinker?

• If drinking causes problems, then drinking is a
  problem

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Signs of Alcohol Problems

• Physical
• High tolerance, blackouts
• Relief drinking
• Emotional
• Depression
• Instability
• Denial

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Signs of Alcohol Problems

• Social Life Problems
• DUI,
• Divorce,
• Fights,
• Legal Problems,
• Academic Problems,
• Financial Problems (LOIs)

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Questions?
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