1. KEY PERSONNEL BRIEFING
42d Medical Operations Squadron
Maxwell AFB, Alabama
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT)
MDG #1
KEY PERSONNEL BRIEFING

2. BRIEFING OBJECTIVE
IAW AFI : Outline key personnel responsibilities towards the reduction of substance abuse
Provide Commanders, senior enlisted advisor, first sergeants, and senior personnel information regarding substance abuse prevention and intervention education
IAW AFI : Ensure commanders, supervisors, and health care providers understood the impact of substance abuse and how to identify/refer substance abusers

3. The ADAPT Program Objectives
Promote readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of substance abuse
Minimize the negative impact of Substance Abuse (SA)
Provide education and treatment
Return members to unrestricted status or assist in transition to civilian status

4. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES
Active Duty Members, Dependents, and Retirees are eligible for counseling and treatment following TRICARE guidelines for access
Eligible beneficiaries receive services as authorized through their specific TRICARE option (e.g.., Prime, Extra, Standard)

5. ADAPT SERVICES PROVIDED
1st duty station briefing
Newcomers orientation briefing
Supervisors Briefing
Substance Abuse Assessment
Individual substance abuse education
Treatment and aftercare programs
Transitional Counseling
Air Force Drug Testing Program

6. When to refer to ADAPT
AFI states a commander shall (must) refer all service members for assessment when substance is suspected to be a contributing factor in any incident (e.g.,DUI, spouse/child maltreatment, positive UA, when notified by medical personnel)
Within 7 days of incident
DUI referred within 24 hours
when possible but NLT next
duty day
DUI
Public Intoxication
Drunk and disorderly
Spouse/child abuse and maltreatment
Underage drinking
Positive drug test
Referral by Medical Personnel

7. Making a referral to ADAPT
Phone call to the ADAPT program
Explain situation to ADAPT OIC/NCOIC
An appointment time will be forwarded to CC or First sergeant

8. COMMANDER’S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the assessment process is not delayed by ordinary leave or TDYs
Relay to the member that ADAPT is not punitive
Actively participate as part of the Treatment Team Meeting (TTM) -- TTM’s held in bldg
Provide command authority to implement the treatment plan when the member does not voluntarily comply with the TTM’s decisions

9. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Non clinical services
Prevention through briefings and outreach activities
Individual Education following initial evaluation
Individuals being processed for separation will be provided appropriate medical care prior to separation.
All patients referred for substance abuse assessment who do not meet diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence will be provided a minimum of 6 hours of awareness education.

10. TREATMENT (Continued)
Clinical services
Patients meeting criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence will be entered into substance abuse treatment
Program requirements will be individually tailored to meet the needs of the patient. Family involvement is strongly encouraged
Individuals receiving a diagnosis will refrain from the use of alcohol during the initial phase of treatment. (Flyers are subject to abstinence for longer periods and indefinitely in some cases.)

11. TREATMENT (Continued)
Maxwell Treatment Options:
Outpatient Treatment (OP)
Aftercare Program
This will vary from base to base

12. Program Completion
Patient meets DSM IV criteria for early full remission
TTM determines - based on progress towards agreed upon goals stated in the treatment plan

13. Program Failure
Drinking itself does not fail a person from the program.
Pattern of failure to meet AF standards
Unwillingness or unable to meet treatment or aftercare goals
Patients will be considered for administrative separation by their commander IAW AFI or AFI

14. The ADAPT office will be glad to conduct briefings upon request:
PREVENTION IS THE KEY
The ADAPT office will be glad to conduct briefings upon request:
Commanders calls
Supervisors/managers
Dorm briefings
Any other occasion we can help

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