– 8 – 24 and AR 135 – 175. Chapter 9 Prevention, Education, and Training Section I General 9 – 1. Alcohol, other drug abuse, and gambling disorder prevention, education, and training objectives a.The objectives of alcohol, other drug abuse and gambling disorder prevention are to (1) Prevent, deter, and reduce alcohol, other drug abuse, and gambling disorder. (2) Provide commanders, Soldiers, DA Civilian employees and Family members with substance abuse and gambling disorder prevention and awareness training as requested, to include at a minimum the following (a) The ASAP policies and services. (b) Consequences of alcohol, other drug abuse and gambling disorder. (c)Incompatibility of alcohol, other drug abuse, and gambling disorder with readiness, physical and mental fitness, Army Values, and the Warrior Ethos. b. All professional staff (program specific staff, SUD, MROs, and UPLS) must train, sustain, and improve their skills, proficiency, and professionalism through (1) Initial education and training courses. (2) Certification courses. (3) Professional development training programs. (4) Support and encouragement for the professional certification of PCs and EAP coordinators.