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OBJECTIVES Drug and Alcohol Testing Command actions for alcohol or drug incidents Screening Outcomes Define Limited Use Policy 2
3 Substance abuse, alcohol and drugs, is considered serious misconduct and is not compatible with military service. The Alabama National Guard is firmly committed to eliminating substance abuse by its members. Random drug testing is an important tool for preventing substance abuse and determining readiness of soldiers and airmen. The Adjutant General’s Substance Abuse Policy
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5 BENEFITS LOST AFTER BEING DISCHARGED FOR DURG POSITIVE Affiliation and Extension Bonuses(MUST BE PAID BACK)……….$15,000 CH 33 G.I. Bill (Post 911)……………………………………………...$40,000 Montgomery G.I. Bill Bonus…………………………………………..$ 4,500 G.I. Bill Kicker…………………………………………………………..$ 7, % Federal Tuition Assistance……………………………………..$ 4,000 Student Loan Re-payment……………………………………………..$20,000 Collect a salary while you serve………………………………………$ 2,000 Life Insurance Coverage……………………………………………...$400,000 Dental Insurance Coverage……………………………………………$ 2,500 TOTAL $ 486,956 Free License Plate Eligible for VA Home Loans Earn towards Retirement Not just the monetary benefits are lost, intangibles like your own self confidence knowing that you are doing something positive for yourself and those around you.
6 Drug Testing All specimens are tested for: –THC, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Ecstasy and Heroin. –At least 2 other drugs on a rotational basis including LSD, PCP, opiates and synthetic opiates. –All Prescription drugs. –Soldiers testing positive for amphetamines, opiates or synthetic opiates will be referred to a Medical Review Officer (MRO); this physician will determine if the positive is due to legal (prescription) use or illegal use/prescription abuse 6
7 Drug Testing Commanders are in charge of Unit Testing Soldiers can be tested any time while on Orders to included but limited to Title 32 (IDT, AT, ADSW, AGR, School) and Title 10 Soldiers will be observed while providing a specimen – must see the urine leaving the body All General Officers, AGR personnel, MPs, Aviation personnel and members that routinely carry a weapon will be mandatorily drug tested once each year. 7
Drug Policies Soldiers identified as drug abusers – using illegal drugs, using someone else’s prescribed drugs or abusing your own prescription. TITLE 32 –Referred for screening at Clinical ASAP or State Certified Facility. –Processed for administrative separation. –Reduction in rank. TITLE10 –Considered for disciplinary action under UCMJ –Courts-Martial –Article 15 8
9 Alcohol Testing Commanders may test the unit or parts of the unit randomly for alcohol –Blood Alcohol Content based on breath test of.05% is considered impaired on-duty –Test will be confirmed by MP breathalyzer or Blood Alcohol Test at the MTF. 9
Alcohol Policies Alcohol related incidents –Referred for screening to a State Certified Facility by Unit Commander –An administrative separation action will be processed for Soldiers involved in two serious incidents of alcohol related misconduct in a year or two DWI/DUIs in military career. –Alcohol related Incidents (Misconduct) include: Impaired on duty DWI/DUIs Underage drinking Providing alcohol to someone under 21 Negative incident involving alcohol – fighting, child or spouse abuse etc. 10
Assessment and Treatment All SMs that self refer for a substance abuse issue must have an assessment and complete treatment at a State Certified Facility in order to be considered for retention. The SM MUST pay out of pocket for all treatment and assessment costs. The Military will not pay for any SA treatment. 11
12 Screening By Treatment Facility Possible Outcomes: – No treatment required at this time – Refer to Alcohol or Drug Abuse Prevention Training – Group therapy sessions – Outpatient treatment – Intensive inpatient treatment _ Refer to Other types of counseling i.e. marriage, abuse, financial, mental health, etc. 12
Limited Use Policy Objectives: Encourage Soldiers to self refer for substance abuse problems. Commanders are not required to initiate separation actions on Soldiers who self-refer. To facilitate the treatment and rehabilitation of those identified abusers who demonstrate the potential for rehabilitation and retention. 13
The Limited Use Policy –Limits the negative actions that can be taken against a Soldier who self refers and admits drug use or alcohol abuse. –Protects the Soldier from charges of admitted use and possession prior to his/her self referral. –Prohibits the use of certain types of urinalysis test results in courts-martial, UCMJ or for an unfavorable characterization of service. These test results are Protected Evidence. 14
The Limited Use Policy Is not a “Get out of Jail Free Card” for a unit urinalysis. Once a Soldier is notified of a urinalysis it is too late to self refer for that test. Does not protect a Soldier of future drug use or possession of drugs. Does not protect against other illegal activities associated with previous use such as stealing, assault, etc. 15
16 Summary Alcohol abuse and Drug use is incompatible with military service and reduces unit and Soldier readiness. Soldiers will be tested for drug use and alcohol abuse. If you believe you may have a problem seek help before you ruin your career. Remember your WARRIOR PRIDE! 16
ALCOHOL & DRUG CONTROL OFFICER ADCO: - Anthony Migliore - Office: Cell: Prevention Coordinator: – Michael Garner –Office: –Cell:
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