The Navy Alcohol Safety Action Program

Local Private Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Rehabilitation Program Directors Other resource persons considered appropriate THE NAVY ALCOHOL AND DRUG A B U S E P R O G R A M ( N A D A P ) D I R E C - TORY.—This directory should be obtained whenever possible. It provides a ready reference of current information on all key NADAP per- sonnel and activities. It contains such basic information as: Official mailing address Telephone numbers (commercial and AUTOVON) Name, rank, and title of senior personnel assigned The NADAP directory is updated on a regu- lar basis and can be ordered directly from: Commander, NMPC (N-63) Navy Department Washington, DC 20370 ATTN: NADAP The Navy Alcohol Safety Action Program The Navy Alcohol Safety Action Program (NASAP) is a system of education and preven- tion. NASAP has had a great deal of success in curtailing alcohol abuse through education. Alcohol often involves the abusive drinker in crisis situations—accidents, fights, arrests, etc. These are the symptoms—alcohol abuse is the problem. NASAP offers individuals the oppor- tunity to face their problem directly rather than attacking only the symptoms. NASAP is designed to make the alcohol abuser aware of his drinking problem and to face it honestly. NASAP referred to counselors screen the people them to determine what level of therapy they need—Level I or Level II. If the drinking is found to be at an early stage, the person is enrolled in the Level I education pro- gram. The person remains at his duty assignment and attends class in off hours. The Level II programs for more advanced alcohol abuse problems and individuals are referred to formal treatment and rehabilitation facilities. The program consists of a physical exam, controlled diet, individual counseling, and group therapy. The members must also attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. After the individuals are returned to active duty they are put in touch with the local AA organiza- tion. Veterans’ Administration (VA) Programs The Veterans’ Administration (VA) has established medical centers for the treatment of eligible veterans who suffer alcohol or drug dependence or associated medical conditions. The VA has activated 100 specialized Alcohol Dependence Treatment Programs (ADTPs) and 52 specialized Drug Dependence Treatment Pro- grams (DDTPs). Eligible veterans may receive treatment at those facilities at no cost. Treat- ment at each ADTP and DDTP is comprehen- sive and individualized and includes crisis intervention support activities; emergency medical services including detoxification, clinical and vocational assessment; consultative and liaison services; ambulatory and outpatient services; and aftercare services. If specialized care is not available at the admitting medical center, the veteran may be transferred to the nearest medical center which has a specialized medical program for alcohol and drug depend- ence treatment. Other Federal Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Programs The Federal Government sponsors a number of programs of research, treatment, preven- tion, and education which address the issues of alcoholism and drug abuse. Information 5-37