Chp 8 Flashcards
According to the American Council for drug education, ——————- is, without question, the most serious drug problem in the country.
alcohol dependence
Alcohol dependence probably has increased in severity and extent substantially since the late 60s, with the largest percentage concentrated among males in the most productive years between the ages of ——-.
31 - 34
The problem has become one of considerable significance to law enforcement agencies in light of the fact that ——- officers may have a problem with alcohol
1 and 4
Police work is conductive to problem drinking because: (4)
- It attracts young men and women in the age bracket
- Stress is inherent in police work
3. Occupation is very stressful and competitive - Characteristics of the job sometimes contribute to excessive drinking
Test involving ——— and ———- have revealed that the performance of the problem drinker is considerably reduced in the early stages of alcoholism.
speed and precision
The most prominent symptoms or signs that an employee may have a drinking problem: (GAMES)
- Guilty feelings
- Anxiety
- Memory lapses
- Employee preoccupation
- Self deception
Prior test question
The ————— are the most troubling for the supervisor; these involve employees family, their job, and a relationship with others
social problems
Jellinek and others have categorized these into three stages (each with its own characteristic symptoms):
1. Early stage
2. Middle or intermediate stage
3. Late or acute stage
Prior test question many times
It is believed by some that the best clue to what is developing is the ——————.
reoccurring memory blackout
Individuals may manifest MINOR SYMPTOMS such as: (HAAT)
- Hangovers
- Absenteeism
- Arguments
- Tardiness
They may also be involved in MORE SERIOUS BREACHES such as:
1. Arrest for drunk driving
2. Traffic accident
The Deviate drinker often manages to drink more than others by:
- Sneaking drinks
- Drinking faster
- Supplying them with drinks
With the approach of the —————- of the disease, employees work habits start to deteriorate and absenteeism increases. Usually, the supervisor can recognize the clues if he is familiar with them.
intermediate stage
The problem drinker They are prone to develop one or more of these defense mechanisms
1. Denial
- Rationalization
- Projection
———————- often sets in during the third or late stage
Physical deterioration
When counseling by the supervisor or intervention by a close friend is not feasible, employees might be directed to secure a medical examination from the ——————-.
organizations physician
Shearer theorized that officers are reluctant to access ——————- for fear of being stigmatized and losing promotional opportunities or even their jobs.
psychological services
The authors have experienced numerous cases in which employees terminated from unacceptable behavior brought about by a drinking problem have indicated that they would not have lost their jobs, had their supervisors “—————“ when the problem first became evident.
“knock their ears down”
This problem solving method which is appropriate for a wide range of performance problems, maybe used when counseling the problem drinker.
A-DIME
A-DIME stands for:
Analysis Develop a plan Implement Monitor Evaluate
Supervisors can gain an adequate working knowledge of such problems and how they can best handle them by —————- and by becoming familiar with departmental resources and referral agencies in the community.
studying the literature
The technique of —————————- , in which the supervisor stimulates the individual to discover their own problem and decide on a course of action to correct it, has been found to be extremely productive.
non-directive or employee centered counseling
They must be allowed to make their own evaluation of themselves and gain insight into their problem through the process of————-.
gentle prompting
Although a record of contact with the employee should be kept, the taking of notes during the counseling session should be avoided. However, ——————— , notes should be prepared for the file and other necessary records.
as soon as possible after a counseling session
What employees begin to realize that they have a drinking problem and make a purposeful effort to help themselves find the scientific reason for it, supervisors might suggest some appropriate —————- on the subject.
literature or websites
Excessive job stress, or that resulting from personal frustration in inadequate coping skills, “burnout”. This psychological condition is often referred to as —————.
BOSS (burnout stress syndrome)
It has been found that ——————— involving what are perceived as poor or Inadequate supervisor practices have been a major cause of employee burnout.
organizational factors
Crank and Caldero Found that ————— top the list of sources of stress, regardless of an officers rank, assignment, for area of service.
organizational stressors
Employees morning over the loss of a loved one can be helped if their attention can be diverted from their grief towards some ————-, especially when their energy and interest can be focused on helping someone else.
physical activity
The following create a recipe for disaster among trouble officers who may view suicide as the only way out:
- Relationship problems
- Alcohol abuse
- Accessibility to firearms
Most suicidal offices communicate their intent sometime during the ——- proceeding their attempt
week
