Substance abuse contributes to high-risk behaviors, runs counter to Army Values and erodes personal readiness. ASAP is a mechanism within the ARD system of support that, when administered appropriately, through engaged and empowered leadership, supports building personal readiness and resilience, and optimizes performance.
Army Substance Abuse Program Manager
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Employee Assistance Program
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Suicide Prevention Program
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Substance Abuse Awareness Training Prime for Life Course
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Risk Reduction Program
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Community Ready and Resilient Integrator
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DRUG TESTING PROGRAM
The Army Drug Testing Program is a command program composed of the Soldier, the commander, the Unit Prevention Leader (UPL), the ASAP staff, the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratories (FTDTL), the Medical Review Officer and the Staff Judge Advocate. The program has three primary goals: To deter service members from abusing drugs including illegal drugs and other illicit drugs, be a tool for commanders to assess the security, military fitness, good order and discipline of their commands and serve as a basis to take appropriate action, adverse or other (including referral for treatment), with a service member based on a positive test result.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS TRAINING
Prevention includes all measures taken to deter and reduce the abuse of substances (illegal drug, controlled drug, alcohol or other) and gambling disorder to the lowest possible level. Prevention efforts are targeted to the total force and tailored to diverse groups and integrated with other mission-related efforts. Prevention initiatives emphasize cooperation and partnerships with the installation and local communities. Education and training programs include information on the effects and consequences of abuse of substances and gambling disorder.
Prime for Life – A program that helps adults learn how to reduce their risk of alcohol related problems throughout life. It provides answers to questions people have about alcohol.
RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM
The Risk Reduction Program is a commander's program that is visually presented as a target which depicts 20 high-risk behaviors. The purpose of the risk reduction program is to reduce high-risk behavior in service members. The program focuses on effective use of installation resources and coordinates effort between agencies utilizing the Installation Prevention Team to implement effective interventions.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- DA Civilians, NAF Employees, Retirees, Family Members: EAP services are provided to promote productivity, reduce absenteeism, enhance job performance and/or wellbeing, and support worksite safety, in order to ensure the Army’s mission is accomplished in an efficient manner. EAP services include screening/assessment, short-term counseling, and referral for problems that may affect job performance and/or wellbeing. Referral or short-term counseling assistance to Family members of DA Civilian employees is provided to help resolve personal concerns and enhance the employee’s ability to perform their work duties.
- Supervisors: EAP services offer employees and supervisors guidance, consultation, mediation, and prevention education which promotes employee productivity and wellbeing. Supervisory services of consultation and mediation are provided to guide employees and managers in resolving issues that may impact the productivity of the civilian workforce.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
The goal of the Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) is suicide-risk reduction. This includes taking steps to lower the chance an individual will engage in suicidal behaviors. Suicide prevention is a commander's program and is the responsibility of every leader. Commanders are responsible for integrating and administering suicide-prevention programs for their organization. The SPP oversees all Ask, Care, Escort (ACE), ACE-Suicide Intervention (ACE-SI) and gatekeeper training. The program offers support and coordination to the commander to conduct suicide-prevention training.