THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM ADVISOR (DAPA)

Key Persons Associated with Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs Key persons within NADAP include, but are not limited to: The Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) The Collateral Duty Alcoholism Advisor (CODAA) Counseling and Assistance Center (CAAC) Counselors The Medical Officer The Civilian Employee Assistance Pro- gram Administrator Other Resource Personnel Each of these individuals plays a very important role in identifying and rehabili- tating alcoholic and drug dependent military personnel. An understanding of their roles and how they interrelate within the Navy’s overall alcoholism and drug dependency rehabilitation and prevention programs will enable the RP to compile and maintain appro- priate reference material which will be useful to the chaplain in the area of alcoholism and drug abuse. THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM ADVISOR (DAPA).—The DAPA serves as an advisor to the commanding officer regarding drug and alcohol use and abuse within the com- mand, The Drug Abuse and Alcohol Control Officer (DAACO) acts in a similar capacity within the Marine Corps. The DAPA serves as a coordinator concerning all drug and alcohol education, rehabilitation, identification, and enforcement efforts within the command. The command DAPA or DAACO can facil- itate the referral of an alcoholic or drug depend- ent person by the chaplain to a medical officer, Counseling and Assistance Center (CAAC) or another appropriate resource whenever assistance is required. THE COLLATERAL DUTY ALCOHOL- ISM ADVISOR (CODAA).—The CODAA assists commands with programs which address alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Within the Marine Corps, a similar function is performed by the collateral duty alcoholism counselor (CODAC). A CODAA or CODAC can provide assistance in the following areas: Identification of problem drinkers Identification of resources available to alcoholics and their families Introduction of individuals and their families into nonmedical local programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Assisting recovering alcoholics Acting as a contact point to problem drinkers for alcohol resource and referral infor- mation The CODAA or CODAC can provide the chaplain with invaluable information in regard to the problems of alcoholic members and their families. Most CODAAs or CODACs are recovering alcoholics themselves who have dealt successfully with the problem of alcoholism. COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE CEN- T E R ( C A A C ) C O U N S E L O R S . — C A A C s include Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselors (SNEC 9522) and Alcoholism Treatment Specialists (SNEC 9519). All CAAC counselors are cross-trained in both drug and alcohol pro- grams to increase the flexibility and continuity or services offered at CAACs regardless of loca- tion. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselors provide evaluation, counseling, and referral services to individuals identified as drug or alcohol abusers. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselors also provide a point of contact for commands and individuals seeking assistance concerning alcohol or drug abuse programs. Alcoholism Treatment Specialists assist medical officers and other professional staff 5-35