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Health of the Force Army Substance Abuse Program Status and Initiatives

Health of the Force Army Substance Abuse Program Status and Initiatives. Dr. Les McFarling Human Resources Policy Directorate 6 October, 2009. Army Substance Abuse Program VISION. A program that …

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Health of the Force Army Substance Abuse Program Status and Initiatives

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  1. Health of the ForceArmy Substance Abuse Program Status and Initiatives Dr. Les McFarling Human Resources Policy Directorate 6 October, 2009

  2. Army Substance Abuse ProgramVISION • A program that … • … Commanders identify as their own, to empower them with the knowledge and skill to recognize and reduce risk in their units, and to provide their Soldiers access to appropriate and effective prevention and treatment; • … enables Soldiers to recognize the risks of substance abuse in order to self-monitor, provide support to their fellow Warriors, and encourages them to seek help without stigmatization.

  3. Army Substance Abuse ProgramFunctions Prevention: Education, Training, Campaigns and Intervention, Risk Reduction, Employee Assistance Program and Deterrence through Random Drug Testing Treatment: Screening, Biopsychosocial Assessment, Counseling Services.

  4. Army Substance Abuse Program Challenge Initiative Culture of Acceptance Responsible Drinking Campaign 18 – 25 Year Olds Army Values Social Marketing Campaign

  5. Army Substance Abuse Program Challenge Initiative Connecting the Risk Dots Risk Reduction Program 2690 Units 70,000 Reintegration Unit Risk Inventories (R-URI) Expeditionary Army “My Prime” exportable individual prevention

  6. Army Substance Abuse Program Challenge Initiative Confidential Alcohol Treatment & Education Pilot (CATEP) Fear Stigma Study Meeting Demand Increase ASAP - National Campaign - Increase Incentives

  7. Army Substance Abuse Program Challenge Initiative Continuity of Care Suicide Prevention Task Force Policy Changes

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