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(3) Drug testing ID.
(4) Alcohol testing ID.
(5) Medical ID.
(6) Investigation/apprehension.
(7) Other, for example Family Advocacy Program.
b. Commands will identify Soldiers at risk for having a SUD based upon evidence provided by these methods.
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3. Voluntary (self) identification and referral
a. Voluntary (self) ID is the most desirable method of identifying substance use disorder. The individual whose performance, social conduct, interpersonal relations, or health becomes impaired because of these problems has the personal obligation to seek help. The Soldier’s unit commander must become involved in supporting voluntary help seeking and early ID of problematic substance use. Command policies will encourage Soldiers and DA Civilian employees to voluntarily seek assistance and will avoid actions that would discourage these individuals from seeking help. Soldiers may initially request help from their commander, primary care provider, chaplain, any officer or NCO in their chain of command, or other agencies. Soldiers seeking self-referral for problematic substance use may access services through BH services fora SUD evaluation. The Limited Use Policy exists to encourage Soldiers to proactively seek help.
b. In situations where a Soldier reveals to a chaplain or chaplain assistant that they have or have had an alcohol or other drug use problem, confidential communication could limit a chaplain from notifying a Soldier’s unit commander. However, the Soldier may waive the communication privilege and allow the chaplain to inform the unit commander. If the Soldier does not waive their privilege, the chaplain will inform the Soldier that treatment fora SUD is available through the BH clinic.
c. Identification resulting from a Soldier seeking emergency treatment for an actual or possible alcohol or other drug overdose, not subsequent to a traffic accident or criminal offense, is considered to be a variation of voluntary self) ID, and therefore, the limited use policy will apply. For reporting purposes, such cases will be classified as self- referral.
d. Civilian employees will be offered screening/assessment, short-term counseling and referral for SUD treatment services, if eligible to receive care at the MTF, or to rehabilitation/treatment programs off the installation (see chapter
6). Supervisors will follow procedures outlined in DA Pam 600
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e. Military Family members will receive substance use disorder treatment services within their assigned MTF; if space is not available, a referral to the network for appropriate level of care will be given.
f. Commander/supervisor ID occurs when a commander/supervisor observes, suspects, or otherwise becomes aware of an individual whose job performance, social conduct, interpersonal relations, physical fitness, or health appears to be affected adversely by suspected problematic substance use. Soldiers who are identified with possible problematic substance use will be processed by their unit commander or designated representative in accordance with AR
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85 using DA Form 8003 and referred to the BH clinic fora SUD evaluation. All referrals made with a DA Form
8003 will have a SUD evaluation performed by the BH clinic. If mandated treatment for SUD is required, the recommended frequency, length of counseling sessions, and level of treatment will be shared with the commander to solicit support.

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