Alcohol and Drug Abuse Checklist

Alcohol and Drug Abuse--Checklist

GENERAL SITUATIONS

BEHAVIOR/SIGNS

GENERAL SUPPORTIVE ACTIONS

A squadron member is known or is suspected of misusing alcohol or drugs

	Alcohol or drug-related incident
	Pattern of falls/accidents
	Member self-identifies and expresses concern over his/her alcohol use
	Frequent tardiness
	Member smells of alcohol at work or appears intoxicated during duty hours
	Hangover symptoms
	Change in member’s functioning
	Public intoxication
	Frequently talking about alcohol and activities involving alcohol
	Decline or significant change in work performance
	Indications of physiological withdrawal (tremors, sweating, anxiety, and irritability)
	Interpersonal problems
	Changes in appearance
	Significant mood changes

	Demonstrate your concern about the potential substance misuse
	Schedule an evaluation for the member
	Notify member of reason(s) for the evaluation
	If member is scheduled for duty, notify watch commander
	Communicate support during the evaluation and treatment process
	Remind the member of safety issues

SPECIFIC SITUATIONS

BEHAVIOR/SIGNS

TAILORED SUPPORT

Alcohol Diagnosis is made

The member refuses to enter a treatment program

Member enters treatment program

Consult with the legal

	Counsel the member about compliance with treatment
	Encourage successful completion of treatment program
	Ask member how you can be of assistance
	Fully participate in member’s treatment plan Communicate with treatment provider regarding work performance Participate regularly in treatment team meetings

Alcohol problem improves

	The person complies with the treatment plan
	The member seeks and engages in more healthy coping activities, such as exercise
	Work performance improves

Recognize improvement of the problem

Reinforce the member’s progress

Problem with alcohol use continues during and after treatment

	Further alcohol-related incidents
	Coworkers/family members continue to express concern over the person’s pattern of substance use
	Treatment program reports relapse (s)
	Person misses aftercare appointments or treatment meetings
	Person admits to having a relapse