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Combatting Drug Abuse in the Army: Challenges and Solutions in Hawaii

The ASAP 2002 unit training document addresses the severe drug problem within the Army in Hawaii, highlighting the dangers of various substances including tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine, ecstasy, cocaine, and LSD. It reveals the alarming statistics related to drug-related deaths and health risks. The document emphasizes personal responsibility, the need for help, and the importance of awareness concerning the consequences of drug use on soldiers' lives and duties. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available for immediate assistance.

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Combatting Drug Abuse in the Army: Challenges and Solutions in Hawaii

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  1. ASAP2002 UNIT TRAINING

  2. Army Hawaii Problem Drugs 2002 3- MJ4- Meth5- Ecstasy6- Coke7- LSD 1- Tobacco 2- Alcohol

  3. Tobacco Trouble • Kills More than all Other Drugs Combined! 450,000 + Every Year! • Emphysema, Cancer, Heart Attacks • Second Hand Smoke

  4. Remember about Tobacco • Disastrous Effect on Children • Danger of Smokeless Tobacco • It’s also the UGLY drug =>Smokers’ Face/Breath/Teeth

  5. Alcohol Trouble • Health Risk • Fitness for Duty (Drunk on Duty) • Drinking & Driving • Violence / Family • Underage Drinking

  6. Remember about Alcohol • It Gets Worse (Tolerance, Addiction) • It Impairs You (although you don’t realize it) • It Changes you (you do things you would not normally do)

  7. Marijuana Trouble • Loss of Motivation • Impairment (DUID) • Breathing Problems • Learning/Memory Problems

  8. Remember about Marijuana • Increased Potency results in Increased Problems • It’s Illegal • It’s Easy to Catch • It’s a Career Stopper

  9. Methamphetamine Trouble ICE • Hawaii: The ICE Capital of U.S. • High Association with Violence • Fast, Hard-to-kick, Expensive Addiction

  10. Users get => Too Wired, Too Paranoid, Out of Control Users Tend to => Get in Debt, Hear Voices, Get Violent Users Can => Overdose, Die, Flatline METH / ICE Things to Remember

  11. ECSTASY Trouble Ecstasy is NOT What it Claims to be: It’s Not An Aphrodisiac It’s Not A Safe Drug It’s Not A New Drug (it’s methamphetamine!)

  12. Things to Remember about ECSTASY • Hot Urine • Often Adulterated • Nothing Magical (stimulant/hallucinogen)

  13. Cocaine Trouble • “Wired”, Most need Downers to pull back • “Up” followed by big time DEPRESSION • Big in Hawaii, including Crack!

  14. Remember About Cocaine • Quick Intense Addiction Pattern • Expensive to the Wallet & the Body • Major Impairment

  15. LSD Trouble • On the Increase • Bad Trips • Non-Functioning Soldiers

  16. Remember About LSD • Army Aggressive & Effective in getting LSD Urine Positives • Destroys Reliability • Major Army Target

  17. Other Drug Troubles • Supplements: Creatine, RipFuels etc. • Prescription Drugs: Oxycotine • Narcotics (Black Tar) • Roofies, GHB • Steroids / Inhalants

  18. Things to Remember 1. Use Legal Drugs Responsibly 2. Don’t Use Illegal Drugs 3. If You’re Having Trouble with Drugs, Get Help Now!

  19. Need Help? Information? Check with your UPL: Name__________ Phone__________ Or Call the ASAP: 655-9113, or ASAP Counseling: 433-8700

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