42d Medical Operations Squadron

Maxwell AFB, Alabama

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment

(ADAPT)

KEY PERSONNEL BRIEFING

BRIEFING OBJECTIVE

IAW AFI 44-121: 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 44-121: Ensure commanders, supervisors, and health care providers understood the impact of substance abuse and how to identify/refer substance abusers

Promote readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of substance abuse

Minimize the negative impact of Substance Abuse (SA)

Provide education and treatmentReturn members to unrestricted status or

assist in transition to civilian status

The ADAPT Program Objectives

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)

ADAPT SERVICES PROVIDED

1st duty station briefingNewcomers orientation briefing Supervisors Briefing Substance Abuse Assessment Individual substance abuse education Treatment and aftercare programs Transitional CounselingAir Force Drug Testing Program

When to refer to ADAPT

AFI 44-121 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

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

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

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.

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.)

TREATMENT (Continued)

Maxwell Treatment Options: Outpatient Treatment (OP) Aftercare Program

This will vary from base to base

Patient meets DSM IV criteria for early full remission

TTM determines - based on progress towards agreed upon goals stated in the treatment plan

Program Completion

Drinking itself does not fail a person from the program.

Pattern of failure to meet AF standardsUnwillingness or unable to meet treatment or

aftercare goalsPatients will be considered for administrative

separation by their commander IAW AFI 36-3207 or AFI 36-3208

Program Failure

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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