Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Flashcards
In a nutshell, what are the main objectives of ASAP
1 Prevent alcohol and drug abuse.
2 Identify abusers as early as possible
3 Rehabilitate and restore abusers to effective duty
4 Separate rehabilitation failures from the service
ASAP has a number of objectives. Name Them.
1 Prevention and deterrence 2 Identification 3 Rehabilitation 4 Education 5 Treatment 6 Improve unit readiness 7 Increase individual fitness
Who is authorized to use ASAP
Acitive-duty Soldiers and their family members
Retired soldiers and family members
reserve soldiers and their family members
DOD civilians and their family members
Army National Guard and reserve personnel on a space/resource available basis
Within how many days after arrival in a new duty station shoudl a soldier be educated on ASAP
60 DAYS
List the five means of identification or referral to ASAP
- Voluntary (Self-Referral)
- Command Referral
- Medical Referral
- Apprehension
- Urinalysis Program (biochemical)
State some items you should include when counseling soldiers on ASAP
1 Availability 2 Referral procedures 3 Location 4. Types of treatment available 5. Punishment under Uniform Code of MIlitary Justice (UCMJ) 6 Seperation procedures
Can a soldier enroll in ASAP to avoid pending disciplinary action?
NO
Can a soldier enrolled in ASAP reenlist?
No, but a soldier can extend his or her service long enough to complete the program and then apply to reenlist
Mention Several indicators of drug and alcohol problem
- Any major consistent change in a soldier’s normal performance, such as failure to show for duty or tardiness
- Signs of a hangover
- Fighting
- Deterioration in personal apperance
- Extended lunch hours
- Reduced work performance
- Intoxication at off-duty functions
- Blackouts
- Abnormal behavior
- Odor of alcohol in the morning
What is the Army’s policy on alcohol?
To maintain a workplace free from alcohol
What are the three main categories of drugs?
- Hallucinogens
- Depressants
- Stimulants
What does the ASAP program emphasize?
Readiness and personal responsibility
If you becom aware of drug use in a unit, what is your responsibility?
To report any drug use to the chain of command
At what point during the rehab process is an alcoholic considered cured?
Never, alcoholism is an incurable disease. The alcoholic can only be considered as recovering
Who makes the final decision as the rehabilitative success or failure?
Both the unit commander and the ASAP counselor
When is a soldier considered a rehab failure?
When he or she is unable or unwilling to be returned to effetive duty after shor-term rehab efforts
Can the fact that a soldier had been enrolled in ASAP be revealed without the soldier’s permission?
No
Is a Line of Duty determination required during detoxification?
No
What is the Unit Prevention Leader’s role in the ASAP?
1, Design, impletmen, and evaluate the unit’s ASAP plan
- Assist in breifing all new personnel on ASAP
- Administer the unit biochemical testing program
- Keep the commander informed on ASAP trends
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver prevention education material and training
- Be a liaison with the ASAp counseling center or medical unit when deployed
What rank must the UPL be?
Officer or NCO that is an E5 or above
What are the rehabilitation objectives of the ASAP?
1 Return soldiers to full duty as soon as possible
2 Identify soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated
3 Assist and refer soldiers who are discharged to a treatment facility in the vicinity of where they reside
4 Help resolve substance abuse problems in the families of soldiers
What are some of the ASAp principles?
1 Substance abuse is inconsistent with the Army values and the standards of performance, discipline, and readiness
- Unit Commanders must intervene early
- ASAP is mandatory for all command-refered soldiers
- Substance abusers may be enrolled in ASAP when clinically recommended
- Soldiers who fail to participate or respond successfully to the program will be processed for administrative separation
- Alcohol and drug abuse will be addressed in a single program
- Unit commanders retain their authority to make personnel decisions
- The confidential nature of ASAP treatment records will be preserved
- Prevention and education will be given the highest priority
What are some of the prevention policies in the ASAP
1 Alcohol deglamorization
- Education and training on the consequences of substance abuse
- Early identification of substance abusers
- Prevention initiatives withing the total community
- Substance abuse training conducted throughout the Army Training System
What is the minimum amount of annual substance abuse and awareness training a soldier is to receive
4 hours
Who may authorize alcohol consumption during duty hours?
The first General Officer/installation commander in the chain of command
What form is signed bu the Commander or 1SG to make and ASAP referral?
DA Form 8003 Referral Form
What do the Letters ASAP stand for?
Army Substance Abuse Program
