opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy
opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy
opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy
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. Overview<br />
SCREENING AND TREATMENT<br />
OPNAVINST <strong>5350.4</strong>D<br />
4 Jun 09<br />
a. <strong>Navy</strong> recognizes alcohol abuse and dependency are<br />
nreventable and treatable. Commands are responsible for<br />
~dentifying members at risk, obtaining a medical evaluation, and<br />
~rdering members into appropriate intervention and/or treatment<br />
af the first sign of a problem. Members who are alcohol abusers<br />
ir alcohol dependent shall receive education, counseling, and<br />
rehabilitation services medically indicated by the severity of<br />
chelr cond; t i on.<br />
b. Alcohol problems are effectively addressed in most cases<br />
hrough enqaged leadership, immediate intervention, discipline<br />
3s appropriate, education, counseling, treatment, and personal<br />
re~ponsibi~ity. Primary function of treatment programs is to<br />
return the alcohol abuser or alcohol dependent member to full<br />
dilty statss with a positive, productive, and healthy lifestyle.<br />
~avy's po1,c'y is to provide members diagnosed as alcohol abusers<br />
lr alcohol dependent with one period of treatment in response to<br />
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