Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Center (CSAPT)

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This program provides a mandated 40-hour Substance Abuse Control Officer Training course (SACO training ) every other month plus ongoing professional military education  (PME ) and briefings on drug and alcohol abuse prevention. In consort with the Semper Fit program, briefings are scheduled on related topics such as sexually transmitted diseases and suicide prevention. All presentations are tailored to meet the needs of the unit. A 16 – 20 hour substance abuse educational course is offered monthly to all personnel on board the Miramar installation. Active AA meetings are offered on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30. The Red Ribbon activities are also covered by this program.

This program is designed to provide the following services:

• Outreach Activities: Provide training and lectures to educators and parents. Conduct Red Ribbon week activities with local schools.

•  Saco Training:  Provides a mandatory 40-hour Substance Abuse Control Officer Training Course (SACO training) every other month within assumption of this duty.

•  PME:  In consort with the Semper Fit Program, Conduct targeted training and briefings relating to sexually transmitted diseases and suicide prevention.

•  MAAC/MDAC Course:  Provides 16-20 hours of educational lectures that address more effective coping skills. Benefits individuals who have displayed a momentary lapse in judgment and/or behavior (i.e., underage drinking, DUI, etc.)

•  Evaluations:  Provide Biological, Psychological, and Sociological evaluations for active duty, reserve, dependents and civil service to determine problematic behaviors and appropriateness for further education and/or treatment.

• Treatment:  Provide two weeks of Outpatient Treatment that help address a pattern of problematic behaviors and poor social coping skills. Program consists of individual and group counseling and various educational lectures.

•  Support Meetings:  Provide a safe environment where active support meetings (AA) are offered every Monday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.