Tag: Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Gravel is new drug causing deterioration in tissue
It’s a new year, and there’s a new drug – gravel.
ASIST provides intervention for potential suicides
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST, is for everyone 16 or older – regardless of prior experience – who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid.
December is 3D month
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, a time when communities join a national coalition to conduct public awareness and enforcement campaigns to prevent impaired driving.
Substance abuse as seen from my foxhole
Soldiers are not immune to the substance use problems prevalent in our society.
Holiday training like ‘.08 for 808 State’ come in handy
During this holiday season, no one should be a bystander, but instead all should “Take A Stand!” particularly against substance abuse.
U.S. Army, Hawaii launches ‘Don’t be a BySTANDer — Take a STAND!’ campaign
The holiday season is a time for family, celebration and good cheer, but the holidays are often marked by an increase in the 4 S’s: substance abuse, sexual assaults, suicide and safety violations.
Teen warning signs can be real
Teen suicide is a very pertinent issue today in the United States. While “suicide” sounds very scary, it is 100 percent preventable given that each one of us contributes to the wellness and resiliency of our teens.
Recovery advocates want all to speak up, reach out
Do you know someone whose alcohol or drug use is affecting their work, health or relationships?
‘Take-Back’ day for unused drug disposal is Sept. 27
Nearly one out of 20 Soldiers misuse painkillers, says the website Army Thin Line.
April 26 is Nat. Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
TRICARE beneficiaries have a safe and easy way to dispose of expired prescription drugs. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA’s) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 26.
