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USARC SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM OVERVIEW. BY: Terrence L. Elliott Substance Abuse & Risk Reduction Program Manager terrence.l.elliott@usar.army.mil 404-464-9657. AREAS OF CONCERN. References Program Structure Function Of Program Structure DDR Funding Shipping Certifications
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USARC SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMOVERVIEW BY: Terrence L. Elliott Substance Abuse & Risk Reduction Program Manager terrence.l.elliott@usar.army.mil 404-464-9657
AREAS OF CONCERN • References • Program Structure • Function Of Program Structure • DDR Funding • Shipping • Certifications • ADCO Method of Management • Testing and Training Mission & Methods • Statistical Positive Urinalysis Data • Treatment/Rehabilitation Resources • Campaigns • Upcoming Areas of Importance • Prevention Training Focus
References • AR 600-85, Army Substance Abuse Program • DODD 1010.1, Drug Abuse Testing Program • DODI 1010.16, Technical Procedures for the Military Personnel Drug Testing Program • DA PAM 600-85 Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program • MEDCOM REG 40-51, Medical Review Officer and Review of Positive Urinalysis Drug Testing Results • Commanders Guide/UPL Handbook • AR 190-51, Security of Unclassified Materials • Urine Specimen Collection Handbook for Federal Agencies • Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs • CFR Title 49- Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs • USARC Substance Abuse Yearly Policy Guidance • Unit Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) • AR 25-400-2 Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS) • www.acsap.army.mil
Program Structure • DA Level: Army Center for Substance Abuse Program (ACSAP) managed by Dr. Les McFarling and COL Michael Amaral, Branch Chief • USARC Level (G-1): USARC SA Program Manager: Mr. Terrence Elliott USARC DDR Program Manager: Ms. Tonya Lynch • Laboratory: Ft. Meade, MD FTDTL, AFIP • Command Level: MSC ADCO
Function Of Program Structure • ACSAP: Regulation Program Guidance for Military and Civilian Testing Deployment Guidance Inspections Course and Training Web-portal Drug Testing Program (DTP) • USARC: Program Guidance & Policies Program Funding (OMAR/RPA) Inspections
Function Of Program Structure cont. • Laboratory: Testing Specimens (military & civilian) Special Testing Requests • MSC ADCO: Manage Drug Testing Manage MRO Cases Manage Files (Pos. & Neg., Statistics, Admin.) Manage Certification of UPLs Manage RRP
DDR Funding • OMAR (Operation Maintenance, Army Reserve): a. DDR Funded Positions (Civilian Pay) b. DDR Funded Positions’ Travel c. DDR Testing Supplies d. DDR Shipping and Handling Expenses (FEDEX, UPS, etc.) e. DDR Civilian Mission Expense f. DDR Training Expense (i.e., certifications) g. Major Substance Abuse Campaigns h. DDR Approved Equipment i. DDR and Campaign Materials • RPA (Reserve Personnel, Army): a. DDR Training expense for Soldiers (UPL Course Attendance) b. DDR Testing expense for Soldiers (UPL Conducting Urinalysis)
Shipping • DDR Shipping Account • Mail Handlers: a. FEDEX b. US Postal Service c. OCONUS Established Carriers
Certifications • ADCO: DTC/IBTC (every 3yrs) Basic ADCO Course Continued Education (World-Wide Conference) PC Certification encouraged Instructor Trained or Equivalent • UPLs Minimum of 2 per command E-5 or above in rank (including officers) On Appointment Orders Nomination Letter Not enrolled in the ASAP Program (minimum of 2yrs and screened in DAMIS)
ADCO Method of Management • Drug & Alcohol Management Information System (DAMIS): Managing MRO Cases • Army Center For Substance Abuse Program (ACSAP) Web-Portal: 1. Career certifications 2. UPL certifications 3. Risk Reduction Statistics 4. Prevention Training Resources 5. Standardized Administrative Resources • Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (FTDTL) Portal Manage Drug Testing Results and Statistics • Personal Spreadsheet (IAW ARIMS, AR 25-400-2) Manage any statistical data developed at command
Testing & Training Mission • Each command has a yearly testing goal of 100% random (IR) testing premise • 10% minimum per month or • 25% minimum per quarter • Primary Method of testing: Drug Testing Program (DTP) Full or Lite • Secondary Methods of testing: cards, numbers, chow line, etc. • Training Mission: 2hrs of Prevention Training for Soldiers (4hrs for Deployed) 2hrs of Prevention Training for Civilians
Statistical Positive Urinalysis Data • 2002: 1.66% • 2003: 1.60% • 2004: 1.52% • 2005: 1.41% • 2006: 1.38% • 2007: 1.50% • 2008: 1.58% • 2009: 1.82% • 2010: 2.20% as of 30 Apr 10 • Note: Alcohol, there is no data provided since there is currently no program in place due to lack of QAAP funding.
Treatment /Rehabilitation Resources • AGR/Mobilized Reserve Soldier: 1. Clinical ASAP 2. Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Training (ADAPT)/Prime For Life (PFL) 3. Tri-Care Resources 4. VA Resources 5. Military One Source 6. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) • Troop Program Unit (TPU) Soldier: 1. No statutory authority to offer treatment by clinical ASAP 2. SAMHSA 3. Military One Source 4. VA Resources (if eligible) 5. Tri-Care Resources (if eligible) 6. Option of counseling at own expense/civilian employer (if available)
Campaigns • Red Ribbon Week (Oct) • 3-D (Drunk Drugged Driving) Month (Dec) • 1st Night (New Years Eve) • Alcohol Awareness Week (Apr) • Summer Sense (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Upcoming Areas of Importance • Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) • New DTP Software • MRO reporting changes • Standardization of the UPL Course • Prime For Life Certification • Additional Manpower and Funding in QAAP 1. Civilian Drug Testing and Policies 2. Alcohol Testing
Prevention Training Focus • Illicit Substance Use • Prescription Substance Abuse • Alcohol Abuse • How These Focus Areas Are Accomplished: a. Slide Presentations b. ALARACT Messages c. Command Workshop & Commander Briefings