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SELF IDENTIFICATION

SELF IDENTIFICATION. DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. Principle. Abuse of alcohol or use of illicit drugs by Service Members is inconsistent with Army values, standards of performance, discipline, and readiness necessary to accomplish the Army’s Mission. Learning Objectives.

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SELF IDENTIFICATION

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  1. SELF IDENTIFICATION DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE

  2. Principle Abuse of alcohol or use of illicit drugs by Service Members is inconsistent with Army values, standards of performance, discipline, and readiness necessary to accomplish the Army’s Mission.

  3. Learning Objectives • Importance ofSelfIdentification • Limited Use Policy • How and When to Self Identify • Commanders’ Role

  4. Importance of Self Identification Self ID is the most preferred method. If Service Member admits to alcohol or other drug abuse and volunteers for help, the Limited Use Policy becomes effective as of the time the Service Member asks for help. (AR 600-85 paragraph 10-13) Assistance can be provided to the Service Member by the Prevention Treatment & Outreach Coordinator.

  5. Limited Use Policy • Objective: Encourage Service Members to self refer for substance abuse problems and to facilitate the treatment and rehabilitation of those identified abusers who demonstrate the potential for rehabilitation and retention. • Commanders are not required to initiate separation actions on Service Members who self-referral. • Limits the negative actions that can be taken against a Soldier who self refers and admits drug use or alcohol abuse. • Protects the Soldier from charges of admitted use and possession prior to his/her self referral.

  6. Limited Use Policy Prohibits the use of certain types of urinalysis test results in courts-martial, UCMJ or for an unfavorable characterization of service. These test results are Protected Evidence. Is not a “Get out of Jail Free Card” for a unit urinalysis. Once a Soldier is notified of a urinalysis it is too late to self refer for that test. Does not protect a Soldier of future drug use or possession of drugs. Does not protect against other illegal activities associated with previous use such as stealing, assault, etc.

  7. How to Self Identify Service Member (SM) should go to his/her Unit Commander and advise him/her of the substance abuse problem. SM can also go to an ASAP installation, a Chaplain, or any Officer or NCO in their chain of command. Whoever the SM Self IDs with must report it to the Unit Commander.

  8. When to Self Identify The SM should Self ID as soon as he/she realizes help is needed. SM needs to come forward before his/her Unit Commander orders a Drug Test. SM will not be covered under the Limited Use Policy for that test if he/she Self IDs after the commander orders a drug test.

  9. Commanders’ Role • Commanders must become involved in the evaluation process. • Commanders must counsel the SM and use a DA form 4856. • Inform SM of their requirement to sign a release of consent from the treatment facility to the Commander so treatment progress can be monitored. • Contact Alcohol & Drug Control Officer or Prevention Coordinator regarding all referrals.

  10. IMPORTANT TO KNOW • A Service Member can still be administratively discharged after Self Identifying, but will receive a Honorable Discharge. • Help is available and it is never too late to get it! • Questions? Please contact: Anthony Migliore Alcohol & Drug Control Officer Office: 334-274-6303 Cell: 334-620-3242 E-mail: anthony.j.migliore.ctr@mail.mil Michael Garner Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator E-mail: michael.d.garner1.ctr@mail.mil Office: 334-274-6305 Cell: 703-317-7931

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