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Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired

G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate

Health of the ForceArmy Substance Abuse Program

Status and Initiatives

Dr. Les McFarling

Human Resources Policy Directorate

6 October, 2009

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Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired

G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate

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.

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Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired

G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate

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.

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Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired

G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate

Army Substance Abuse Program

Responsible Drinking Campaign

Army Values Social Marketing Campaign

Culture of Acceptance

18 – 25 Year Olds

Challenge Initiative

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Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired

G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate

Expeditionary Army

Army Substance Abuse Program

Challenge Initiative

Connecting the Risk Dots

Risk Reduction Program

2690 Units

70,000 Reintegration Unit Risk Inventories (R-URI)

“My Prime” exportable individual prevention

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Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired

G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate

Meeting Demand

Army Substance Abuse Program

Challenge Initiative

Fear

Confidential Alcohol Treatment & Education Pilot (CATEP)

Stigma Study

Increase ASAP - National Campaign - Increase Incentives

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Supporting Soldiers, Civilians & Families – Active, Guard, Reserve and Retired

G-1, Human Resources Policy Directorate

Army Substance Abuse Program

Challenge Initiative

Continuity of Care

Suicide Prevention Task Force Policy

Changes