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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Related Programs and Policies for UpperclassmenPCC. IX-D.11Learning TopicsImportanceDrugs and Alcohol Combat ReadinessNavy Policy on AlcoholDealing with an Alcohol IncidentLong term Abuse of AlcoholNavy Policy on DrugsIdentifying a Drug UserTaking the Appropriate StepsAlcohol and Drug Programs

ImportanceAlcohol and Drug abuse undermines combat readiness and is incompatible with the maintenance of high standards of performance and military discipline. It is a severe detriment to Navys overall mission readiness.

How drugs and Alcohol effect the Units Combat ReadinessAlcohol and drug abuse by navy members can seriously damage their physical and mental health, jeopardize their safety, the safety of others, and can lead to criminal prosecution and separation from naval service Sailors need to be aware of these consequences in order to ensure that the unit is always ready

Navy Policy on AlcoholMinimum age to consume alcohol is 21. In a host country the minimum age to consume alcohol may be younger, but Military members shall conform to the legal age set by the United States

Dealing with Alcohol incidentCommanders, commanding officer, and officer in charge must exercise sound judgment in enforcing Navys alcohol policies and ensure proper disposition of individual casesCases are rarely set in black and whiteEvery case needs to be analyzed and treated according to its merits

Dealing with long term abuse of alcoholAlcohol dependence and alcohol abuse are recognized as treatable conditions. Referral for treatment, when there is no misconduct involved, regardless of whether the referral was initiated by the member or commanding officer, should not be viewed as detrimental when recommending member for promotion, command screen, or special assignment. The Navy offers different programs depending on location to deal with these problems

Navy Policy on DrugsThe Navy drug Policy is ZERO tolerance. Navy members determined to be using, possessing, promoting, manufacturing, or distributing drugs shall be disciplined as appropriate and processed as requiredMandatory processing, likely resulting in immediate separation

Identifying a Drug UserSight- Eyes glazed and redSmell- Many drugs have a distinct smellSound- Listen to a persons voice to see if it is off from normal or if their speech is slurredActions- Many people exhibit peculiar behaviorStories do not add up when questioning the person

Taking the appropriate stepsIf a Sailor or Marine comes to you for help regarding an alcohol or drug related problem when no misconduct has occurred it is your duty to help that person

A Sailor or Marine should never fear to ask for help from you in any wayConclusionAlcohol is illegal for anyone under the age of 21

Drinking and driving is always illegal

The Navy has a zero tolerance policy on drugs

The Navy is extremely committed to delivering help to any sailor or Marine who asks for it

ReferencesDepartment of the Navy: OPNAV Instruction 5350.4Dhttp://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/05000%20General%20Management%20Security%20and%20Safety%20Services/05-300%20Manpower%20Personnel%20Support/5350.4D.pdfDepartment of the Navy: Marine Corp Order P1700.24Bhttp://www.marines.mil/news/publications/Documents/MCO%20P1700.24B%20W%20CH%201.pdf