opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy

OPNAVINST 5350.4D
4 Jun 09
(2, fi command or self-referral requires no credible
~vldence ot an alcohol-related incident (see referral below).
*~Iembers Ln this category may receive a second period of
treatment as prescribed by an appropriate medical officer or LIP
~t any period In their career.
2 . Keferrdl for Screening (no incident)
-I. It s xncumbent upon all members of the naval service to
_dentLfy and address any alcohol misuse or abuse immediately.
Preferred method of addressing potential or suspected abuse is
*hrol~yh procedures called "command-referral and self-referral."
:omand and self-referrals are means of early intervention in
\h~ progression of alcohol abuse by which members can obtain
?eip before a problem becomes more advanced and more difficult
-o resoive wlthout risk of disciplinary action.
1) A self-referral is a one-time event that is personally
_nitiated. 11) the member. Members who desire counseling or
reatment resulting from drug and/or alcohol abuse, may initiate
_he process by disclosing the nature and extent of their problem
:o one of -1-ie following personnel who is actively employed in
heir capar,ty as a qualified self-referral agent:
30at (GOBI,
\ - I Commanding officer, XO, OIC, or CMDCM/Chief of the
i Navy drug and alcohol counselor (or intern);
(4: DoD medical personnel (including LIP);
t Chaplain; and
i" Fleet and Family Support Center counselor
. To yuaiify as a valid self-referral, disclosure of
3-rohol abilse must be made to a qualified referral agent with
tne intent cf acquiring treatment, and there can be no credible
3vidence cf member's involvement in an alcohol-related incident.
~~sclosure made to any other person who is not a qualified selfreferral
agent may not shield the member from disciplinary
ict lox.
Enclosure (1)