May 2, 2014 | Vol. 3 | Issue 3
DAILY DIGEST
FINDING HELP Nimitz programs offer solutions to addiction Story and photo by MCSN Eli Buguey
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ome people keep bottle caps in their pocket. Some tear off labels and stick them to the table. Some keep track of how many drinks they have had by keeping a tally on their phone. Keeping track is a good idea, but where can a Sailor turn when they realize they have been drinking without a plan, and consumption has got out of hand? Sailors on board USS Nimitz have several resources they
can use to learn strategies to prevent and overcome alcohol and drug abuse/addiction. One program they can utilize is the Navy’s Substance Abuse Rehabilitation and Prevention (SARP) program. Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Corey C. Hill is Nimitz’ newest SARP counselor. He says the SARP is available to help Sailors. “The goal of SARP is to provide services related to
substance abuse and substance dependence as well as providing screenings, treatment at times, early education, or early intervention,” said Hill. “We also provide referral services for in-patient treatment facilities.” Sailors can lead healthy lives by identifying if their substance use is abusive. If so, the SARP program can assist in addressing these issues while providing care in the recovery process. Continued on page 4