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If a soldier exhibits signs of substance abuse, the soldier should be reported to an authority figure for treatment. There are specific treatment programs for each branch of the military.
A soldier who exhibits signs of substance abuse would have to enter a the Army's substance abuse program. He will get a treatment plan, counseling and a sponsor.
A soldier who exhibits signs of substance abuse would have to enter a the Army's substance abuse program. He will get a treatment plan, counseling and a sponsor.
To know which of the strategies and interventions would be useful it would be helpful to know what the strategies are. Without knowing this it is hard to say which one would be the most useful.
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When a soldier begins to show signs of substance abuse it is best to remove them from duties and get them help. A person who can't be sober can not be trusted in the field to make sound choices.
This would depend entirely on your relationship with the soldier. If you are in the soldier's chain of command, you could start by asking if everything is all right in their home life. Signs of substance abuse could just be stress. You could check with his or her squad and anyone else they spend time with. You could administer a drug test if necessary, and follow procedures from there. If you are family, you could try asking outright. If the response is negative but you still have concerns, you could stage an intervention. If they are taking drugs, any actions could be perceived as a threat, so it is best to approach it in a caring manner.
trhry
This depends entirely on your relation with the soldier. If you are in the soldier's chain of command: You should first talk to the soldier and ask him questions about how he is currently doing, if there are any problems at home or if he has any injuries. Some signs of substance abuse can also be signs of stress, family problems, or a mental/physical injury. If he states he doesnt have have a problem stated above, talk to other soldiers in his squad and buddies that he hangs out with, they may also notice a change in his behavior and give you some clues. If you are still unable to find out what the problem is, go back to the soldier and state outright that you think he is using a substance. He will either admit to it, in which case please recommend him to ASAP (Army Substance Abuse Program). If he doesn't admit to using substances go through your chain of command up to the company commander who can order a urine analysis, which is the clearest way to determine substance abuse. If you are a relative, friend, or family member that is NOT in the military, please ask people in his squad and his buddies about his behavior. If you see more signs of substance abuse, contact the soldier and directly confront him on it. As stated above, if he admits to substance abuse, recommend him to ASAP. Otherwise contact his first line leader (team leader or squad leader) and let them know your concerns, they will know what to do.
The same as you would if anyone else showed such symptoms.
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