CALENDAR OF TRAININGS/BRIEFS for FISCAL YEAR 2016
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SACO Course: (0800-1600) Unit Substance Abuse Program Management (SACO) Training. This 40-hour course is provided to all newly appointed SACOs, Drug Demand Reduction Program offers this training once a quarter, or more often as needed to best accommodate Commanders' needs to have their unit substance abuse "duty experts" complete this required training within the specified 90-day period. Requirement: Attendees must be appointed in writing by their commanding officer.
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Are You Addicted? (0830-1000 and 1300-1530) The addictive process is a recognizable psychological and behavioral syndrome that expresses itself in a particular individual in regard to specific substances or processes but which exhibits a striking similarity and commonality among addicted individuals regardless of their specific circumstances and particular addictions. This interactive training will take you to a journey from casual use/drinking to addiction. OPEN TO ALL
17 Everything You Need to Know About Substance Abuse In 22 Minutes: (0830-0930 and 1300-1400)
This production totally saturates attendees with one unrelenting message: If you use dangerous drugs like alcohol, marijuana and Ecstasy, you are risking your future and your life. It presents the plain facts that are indisputable: alcohol damages the growing brain, marijuana can cause head and neck cancers as well as lung cancer, methamphetamine is one of the most addictive substances on earth, one huff from an inhalant can result in sudden death and much more. OPEN TO ALL
Recipient of DoD’s Community Drug Awareness Award 2011-2014