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
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- CSSN (SW) Destiny J. Hart Supply Department S2 Division
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FLEETWIDE
Lt. Cmdr. Tessica Lee, center, helps with a medication list during a medical civic action project at Kandol Dom Primary School for Pacific Partnership 2012. - Photo by Kristopher Radder
WESTERN PACIFIC
PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
Bringing new look to multilateral mission Story by U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
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he U.S. Navy’s ninth multilateral Pacific Partnership mission will include an enhanced role for Japan, and simultaneous seaborne and airborne phases, to improve disaster response preparedness in five Southeast Asia host nations beginning in late May. Directly assisting host nations Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Republic of the Philippines, a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship will serve as this year’s primary mission platform, marking the first time Pacific Partnership will be led from a partner nation’s ship. A simultaneous airborne phase - also a first for the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s annual humani-
tarian and disaster response-focused mission - will fly assistance into host nations Indonesia and Timor-Leste. “As we saw last November when our Philippine allies were devastated by a typhoon, being able to provide effective humanitarian assistance and disaster relief is critical to stabilize a crisis,” said U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. Harry Harris, Jr. “Because United States naval forces are forward deployed, where it matters, when it matters, we were able to quickly respond with ships, aircraft and personnel during Operation Damayan.” At the invitation of host nations, Pacific Partnership 2014 (PP14) unifies the efforts of
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partner nation militaries, host nation civilian agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGO) to strengthen the collective ability of the international community to operate as a team in delivering foreign humanitarian aid in times of natural disaster or crisis. “We are grateful to the host nations of Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, TimorLeste and Vietnam, the civilian NGO specialists, and our military partners from Australia, Chile, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore for joining the Pacific Partnership 2014 mission,” said Harris. For more news from Pacific Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/ cpf/.
COVER STORY
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“A good way for a Sailor to identify if he or she has a problem with alcohol is to ask themself a simple question: Has my alcohol use interfered with what I value?” said Hill. Early detection of a problem can be the best way to prevent alcohol abuse and dependency. Contacting the command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) can be the first step to getting help. “The best time to get help is now,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman Nathaniel Blosser, the Command DAPA. If a Sailor questions their ability to consume alcohol responsibly, the DAPA and SARP program work together to assess and give Sailors the best treatment options. According to the American Medical Association, alcoholism is a progressive disease. A Sailor might not notice their drinking habits getting out of
control. That’s when it’s important for the people in a Sailor’s life to let them know they may be putting themself or others in harm’s way, said Hill. “If a friend or a shipmate possibly has an abuse problem or even a dependence problem on alcohol or drug, do you just want to leave that hanging?” said Hill, “Or do you want to take care of a shipmate? Do you want to use those three things we know so well; honor, courage, and commitment?” When a Sailor has that moment of self-realization about their behavior, the most important thing to do is to step forward and get help. “If you think you have a problem, the best thing you can do is to seek help via selfreferral,” said Hill. Speaking with a SARP or DAPA counselor in order to get help can be the best choice a Sailor can make to avoid to an alcoholrelated incident. If you, or someone you know
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has a problem with substance abuse, contact the DAPA, a chaplain, medical, the command Drug and Alcohol Prevention Advisor, or speak with your chain of command. “There are departmental DAPAs as well,” said Blosser, “but often times Sailors feel more comfortable talking to somebody outside the department because they might work with the departmental DAPA on a day-to-day basis. If you are going to talk about a personal issue with someone, sometimes it’s easier to speak with someone outside of your department.” If Sailors aren’t comfortable with those options, visiting the SARP representative in person works equally as well. “Just knock on the door,” said Hill. The SARP office is located at 03-138-8 and can be reached at J-Dial 5021. The DAPA office is located at 2-105-2 and can be reached at J-Dial 6059.
Sea Sick? feeling
headache
PRE-TREATMENT IS THE BEST TREATMENT
MEDICAL CARRIES MEDICATION TO PREVENT SEASICKNESS, BUT IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IF YOU ARE ACTIVELY SEASICK.
nausea
IF ACTIVELY SICK
salivation pale skin
GINGER - USED AS AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD (i.e. SPRITE/GINGERALE). BREAD/CRACKERS - HELPS WITH THE UPSET STOMACH. LYING DOWN - DECREASES YOUR SUSCEPTIBILITY FOR MOTION SICKNESS, BUT NOT BY MUCH. WATCHING THE HORIZON - ALLOWS YOUR “INTERNAL GYROSCOPE” AND VISION TO CORRESPOND.
SEASICKNESS IS A SHORT ACTING ILLNESS
sweating
Source - Nimitz Medical Dept.
exhaustion
IT USUALLY IMPROVES WITHIN 24-48 HOURS. IF SAILORS ARE EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS, ALLOW THEM TO REST/LAY IN RACK UNTIL SYMPTOMS SUBSIDE AT LEADERSHIP DISCRETION. IT WILL GET BETTER WITH TIME.
TIME TO EARN YOUR SEA LEGS 5
LIVE FIRE
Photos by MC3 (SW) Siobhana R. McEwen
GMCS Brandon Curtis, right, observes a Sailor operating a .50 caliber machine gun on the fantail during a shooting qualification.
AOAN Rubens Charles, left, looks on as GM2 Tyler Peace gives instructions on how to properly operate a .50 caliber machine gun on the fantail.
Sailors prepare .50 caliber machine gun ammunition for a qualification shoot on the fantail.
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