opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy

OPNAVINST 5350.4D
4 Jun 09
+muse ir~ d yeographical area or command. Prevention programs
L~ormaily ~nclude threat assessment, policy development and
-mplementar;on, public information activities, education and
2-rainlng, deglamorization, and evaluation. Effective prevention
programs arp tailored to the specific area or command (i.e.,
yommand community-based).
Referral (Alcohol). A form of early intervention in the
klrogression of alcohol abuse to avail members of help in
~vercaming dicohol abuse. There are two types of referrals,
vhich are \iefined below:
(3nundnd-referral occurs when the commanding officer
~rders a ~ernber to screening for a suspected alcohol problem,
.;sit r2ferral occurs when the member reports to a
judllfled self-referral agent requesting help for a potential
;lcohol problem. (Self-referral rules involving drug abuse
?iFf~r frcm alcohol, see Self-referral (Drug Abuse)).
Relapse. iiddlction and alcoholism (alcohol dependence) are
:onsidereG diseases of relapse. A relapse is a return to
5rlnklny G r drugging, no matter how brief. Sometimes a relapse
-an be 'herdpeutic if it reinforces to the individual that they
ieail;~ d~ ndxTe a problem and strengthens their commitment to a
recovery program. On the other hand, a relapse could result in
I ret(1rn "o drinking with all its attendant problems requiring
mother ;rLEPrvention and treatment, and may be classified as
_reatmenc f dl lure.
Right Spirit "Right Spirlt Campaign" is Navy's Alcohol Abuse
rJreventlo~- and Alcohol Use Deglamorization campaign to reduce
_he ~ncidence of alcohol abuse and to deglamorize drinking.
L p i stresses responsibility and accountability at all
LE?\~~LS.
SARP (Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program). Any branch,
department, or section of an MTF or BMC that provides screening,
referr&is, early intervention, or treatment services for
~lcohoi-lnduced problems. Range of services provided (i.e.,
from screen;ng and education to residential inpatient treatment)
lepends 31; staffing and capability of the facility.
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