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Alabama National Guard
Prevention, treatment, and outreach Program
Limited use policy &
self-referral
SSG Randell Dodd
Prevention Coordinator
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Prevention, treatment, and outreach Program
overview
 Limited Use Policy
 Self-Referral
 Costs and Benefits Exercise
 Summary with Check on Learning
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objectives
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Terminal Learning Objective: Given a scenario where a service
member is abusing drugs or alcohol, determine if the member
qualifies for Limited Use protection and identify ways for the
member to self-refer for the problem.
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Enabling Learning Objectives:
• Define and understand the Limited Use Policy
• Discuss Self-referral and how to get help
• Determine the benefits of getting help versus getting caught
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LIMITED USE POLICY
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Purpose: Encourage those who need help with a substance abuse
problem, or those abusing drugs or alcohol, to self-refer so they
can get help.
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Protected Evidence: Limited Use Policy prohibits the use of
evidence against a soldier in courts-martial proceedings, UCMJ
action, and determination of characterization of service.
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Separation: No separation action is required by the Commander.
If administratively discharged, the member will receive an
Honorable Characterization of Service.
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Limited Use Policy
(continued)
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Qualifications:
 Self-refer to commander, NCO or officer in chain of command,
chaplain, or JSAP office
 Must not have knowledge of a pending drug or alcohol test
 Provide commander with facts and circumstances of the use
 Be evaluated by a state-certified treatment counselor
 Follow all recommendations of the treatment counselor
 Sign consent to release treatment information
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Limited Use Policy
(continued)
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Limited Use does NOT apply to:
 A positive test that results from law enforcement activities
 Information concerning drug or alcohol abuse or possession of drugs
for personal use occurring after a member’s self-referral
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Limited Use Policy
(continued)
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Example 1: Does Limited Use Policy Apply?
SPC Joseph Snuffy has been having a difficult time dealing with problems in his
personal life. He lost his job and his girlfriend broke up with him. He started
smoking marijuana because it helped him forget the problems he was having.
After a couple weeks he realized that marijuana was affecting his concentration
and was causing him much anxiety. He decided he needed help for this problem.
On Saturday of drill he talked to his squad leader and expressed wanting help for
his marijuana use. His squad leader reported this to his commander who
counseled SPC Snuffy and referred him to community based treatment. SPC
Snuffy told his commander the situation and why he used the drug.
The next day his commander directed a random drug test and SPC Snuffy was
picked to provide a sample. The sample returned positive for marijuana.
Limited Use Policy DOES Apply in this Situation
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Limited Use Policy
(continued)
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Example 2:
A1C Linda Smith started smoking marijuana and using cocaine after she returned
home from basic training. During Saturday of a drill weekend she was selected
for a random drug test. After the commander ordered the selected members to
test she provided a sample to the Unit Prevention Leader.
Later that day, she asked to talk to the commander. She told the commander she
had been using marijuana. The commander counseled her and provided her with
resources to community-based treatment. The sample returned positive for
marijuana and cocaine.
Limited Use Policy DOES NOT Apply in this Situation
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Self-referral
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Why Self-refer? – If you get caught by law enforcement or through a
drug/alcohol test…
• You could loose benefits (education incentives, etc.)
• You could have to repay a bonus
• You could get discharged unfavorably
• You could lose credibility with your unit, peers, family, etc.
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Self-referral
(CONTINUED)
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Who do I self-refer to?
• A member who has a substance abuse problem, can see help from:
• Commander
• Officer or NCO in chain of command
• Military Chaplain (must waive right to privilege communication)
• JSAP/PTO Office –
334.274.6304
Or
ngalpto@ng.army.mil
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BENEFITS LOST AFTER BEING
DISCHARGED FOR DURG POSITIVE
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Affiliation and Extension Bonuses(MUST BE PAID BACK)………………….$15,000
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CH 33 G.I. Bill (Post 911)……………………………………………........................ $ 40,000
Montgomery G.I. Bill Bonus……………………………………………………………..$ 4,500
G.I. Bill Kicker…………………………………………………………………………………….$ 7,200
100% Federal Tuition Assistance………………………………………………………..$ 4,000
Student Loan Re-payment…………………………………………………………………$ 20,000
Collect a salary while you serve…………………………………………………………$ 2,000
Life Insurance Coverage…………………………………………….........................$400,000
Dental Insurance Coverage……………………………………………………………….$ 2,500
* TOTAL $ 486,956
Free License Plate
Eligible for VA Home Loans
Earn towards Retirement
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Not just the monetary benefits are lost, intangibles like your own self
confidence knowing that you are doing something positive for yourself and
those around you.
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Summary
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Check on Learning
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Summary
• Limited Use Policy
• Self-Referral
• Costs and Benefits
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Questions
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References
AR 600-85, The Army Substance Abuse Program
 AFI 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Program
 National Guard Team Readiness Facilitator Manual
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