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Substance Abuse Prevention Program

Substance abuse, by eroding soldier fitness, becomes a personnel readiness and manpower issue for commanders, units and the organization. The Indiana National Guard’s Substance Abuse Prevention Program aims to deter substance abuse by providing service members with prevention, education and referral resources and commanders with the necessary tools to assess the security and military fitness of their units.

Our services include:

Unit training and education, briefs and presentations
Self-referral services
Information on substance abuse, policies and available services and resources
Risk inventories and reintegration-unit risk inventories

Resources for Service Members
Resources for Commanders and Supervisors
Contacts and Resources

Resources for Service Members

Service members may access programs for education, prevention and treatment, including a self-referral program by contacting our prevention coordinators anytime for assistance.

Helpful materials:

Resources for Commanders and Supervisors

Substance abuse and its effect on service members is a high priority, high visibility issue within the military. The Substance Abuse Prevention Program is a command program that emphasizes readiness and personal responsibility. Resources exist for the education and training of those in positions of authority who may need to assist service members experiencing substance abuse issues. Contact the local substance abuse prevention coordinator for assistance or to schedule a training session with you, your staff and your unit.

Services we provide:

Drug and alcohol testing
Early identification
Mentoring at-risk service members
Supporting service members during rehabilitation
Administrative actions regarding separation or retention

Download: Commander’s roles and responsibilities (PDF)

For a self-referral packet
For treatment referral
For a list of recovery and support resources
To schedule an annual prevention training (2-4 hours required)
For a brief or presentation
To create a unit prevention plan/administer the unit risk inventory to your unit
To obtain prevention education or marketing materials
For general questions about substance abuse, available services, and resources

Contacts

Indiana National Guard Alcohol and Drug Control Officer (ADCO)
Office: 317-247-3300, Ext. 77052

Prevention Coordinators:

Central Indiana, 317-247-3300, Ext. 85491
Southern Indiana, 317-247-3300, Ext. 64332

Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step and Support Programs: http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.org
Narcotics Anonymous 12-Step and Support Programs: http://www.na.org
Alcohol Use Self-Assessment: http://www.alcoholscreening.org
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury: http://www.dcoe.health.mil/default.aspx
Defense Centers of Excellence Outreach Center: www.dcoe.health.mil/resources.aspx: 1-866-966-1020
Drug Use Self-Assessment: http://www.drugscreening.org/
Joint Services Support: http://www.jointservicessupport.org/
Military Mental Health: https://www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org/
Military OneSource: http://www.militaryonesource.com; 1-800-342-9647
Real Warriors Resilience: Recovery: Reintegration resource page: http://www.realwarriors.net
U.S. Army – It’s a Thin Line: https://www.imcom.army.mil/ASAP/ArmyThinLine.aspx
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.va.gov/ | http://www.vetcenter.va.gov

Do you need help right now?

People misuse or abuse substances such as prescription drugs, alcohol and illicit drugs for varied and complicated reasons. These substances produce some form of intoxication that alters judgment, perception, attention or physical control. Substance misuse or abuse may affect your ability to be an effective and productive member of your unit. It can have severe consequences for your family, finances, health and career.

Some common warning signs that you or someone you know may be abusing drugs or alcohol include:

Changing appearance
Family history of substance abuse
Loss of control
Neglecting other activities
Relationship issues
Risk taking
Secrecy
Tolerance
Withdrawal
Continued use despite negative consequences