General Knowledge
What area the 3 components of ENGAGE?
1. I am AWARE
2. I am RESPONSIBLE
3. I have a PLAN
What is your unit's % of problem drinkers?
13% which is a big jump from 0% in November 2017
What is the #1 illicit drug problem for the ARNG?
Marijuana
What was your unit's % to suicidal ideations, plans or attempts?
15% suicidal ideations (that is 5 people)
1% of the 15% made a plan (1 person)
0% attempted
How many times can you use the LUP during your military career?
1 time
What does AUDIT stand for?
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
What will abusive drinking lead to dysfunction in?
- Health
- Family
- School
- Work
- Financial
- Legal
- Mental
- Spiritual
- Death
What are 3 types of THC?
1. Marijuana
2. Hash/Hashish
3. Hash Oil
What are 3 signs a person may be suicidal.
1. Talk
2. Behavior
3. Mood
What is the Limited Use Policy's purpose?
Its purpose is to encourage those abusing drugs and/or alcohol to self-refer so that they can get help.
What is situational awareness?
Noticing what is happening around you.
What is binge drinking?
Consuming large amounts of alcohol in short periods of time. Intoxication is the goal and plan to stay that way for an extended time.
What are 3 ways it is consumed?
1. Smoking
2. Eaten/Drank
3. Mixed with other drugs
What are 2 ways you can help.
1. Show you care
2. Get them to a professional
What 3 qualifications must a soldier meet in order to be covered by the LUP?
1. Voluntarily self-refer themselves to their Commander, a military chaplain, the SAP office or an NCO or officer in their chain of command.
2. The soldier must not have knowledge of a pending urinalysis or alcohol test.
3. The Soldier must provide the Commander with the facts and circumstances of drug use.
What does ENGAGE mean?
You have the duty to help (ENGAGE) simply because of the uniform you wear.
Once you are aware, what is your responsibility?
- Speak up
- Do not cover for them
- Do not pretend you don't see the problem
What are 3 signs of marijuana use?
- red, bloodshot eyes
- laughing inappropriately/uncontrollably
- seeming confused/no conversation
- talk about unrelated things
- increased appetite
- lack of energy
- paranoia/panic
- delayed reaction time
- excessive sleep
- altered sense of perception
- poor coordination
Name 4 steps of a plan.
1. Identify
2. Describe
3. Connect
4. Urge
True or False? If a soldier self-refers to their Chaplain , they must allow the Chaplain to inform Command in order for the LUP to apply.
True
Name 3 alerts that cue attention.
1. frequent outbursts
2. increasing use of alcohol or substance abuse
3. neglecting responsibility
4. reckless or dangerous behavior
5. serious financial difficulty
6. withdrawing from friends/family
7. critical errors at work
8. talking about not wanting to be alive or hopelessness
9. worsening appearance/hygiene
What is the plan for helping someone that binge drinks?
- Identify alert cues
- Seek more information
- Take responsibility for the situation
- Work around resistance
Name one myth.
1. If marijuana is legal in my state, I am allowed to use it.
2. Marijuana will not hurt my work performance
3. I will not get caught
What is the #1 reason soldiers attempt suicide?
Relationship or financial issues
Is the Limited Use Policy a "Get out of Jail" card?
No