Drug and Alcohol Abuse

1. Drug and Alcohol Abuse General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse

2. Rohypnol GHB • Rohypnol is an odorless and tasteless powder that mixes easily into carbonated beverages. • Common date rape drug • Slang names include “Ropes”, "Roofie", and "Roche." • Side effects include drowsiness, mental confusion and lethargy, coma and possibly death • GHB is a sedative. • Common date rape drug • Slang names include “G”, “Liquid Ecstasy”, and “Georgia Boy.” • Side effects include loss of reflexes, headache, coma, death. General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse

3. Ecstasy Ketamine • Ecstasy is a stimulant and hallucinogen. • Slang names include “X”, “Adam”, and “MDMA.” • Side effects that are normally associated with Ecstasy include increase in body temperature (causing urgent need to drink water), increase in blood pressure/heart rate, teeth grinding, exhaustion and anger after drug has worn off, depression, etc. Ecstasy is also known to cause paranoia and aggressive and impulsive behavior. • Ketamine is an anesthetic more commonly used to tranquilize animals. • Slang names include "Kit Kat", "Special K", or "K." • Side effects include a loss of attention span, decreased learning ability, loss of memory, delirium, high blood pressure, and breathing problems. General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse

4. Methamphetamine • Methamphetamine is a stimulant, often made in home laboratories. • Slang names include “Speed”, “Ice”, “Chalk”, and “Meth.” • Side effects include memory loss, aggression, violence, psychotic behavior, and heart problems. General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse

5. LSD • LSD is a hallucinogen that causes unpredictable behavior depending on the amount taken, where the drug was used, and the personality of the user. • Slang names include “Acid”, “Blotter”, “Window Pane”, and “Dots.” • Side effects include numbness, nausea, weakness, increased heart rate, sweating, loss of appetite, flashbacks, and sleeplessness. General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse

6. Navy Policy • The Navy’s policy on drug abuse is “Zero Tolerance.” • This means that any Sailor guilty of a single incident of drug abuse will be processed for administrative separation and likely disciplined as well. General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse

7. Urinalysis Program • A minimum of one unit sweep must be done per fiscal year, but may be done up to five times per unit per fiscal year. General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse

8. Navy Policy • Any use of alcohol shall not: • Impair the rational and full exercise of a member’s mental and physical faculties while on duty or in the performance of military duties. • Reduce the member’s dependability or reliability. • Reflect discredit upon the member personally or upon the Navy. General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse

9. Alcohol Incidents • An alcohol incident is an offense punishable under the UCMJ or civilian laws committed by a member for which, in the judgment of the offender’s CO, the consumption of alcohol was a primary contributing factor. • The Navy’s policy on alcohol use is “Responsible Use,” which leaves it up to the Sailor whether he/she will consume alcohol or not. General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse

10. Consequences of Drinking and Driving • Navy consequences include: • Restriction, confinement • Loss of pay, reduction in rank, loss of promotion recommendation • Loss of base driving privileges • Separation/discharge • Civilian consequences include: • Fines, court costs, higher insurance rates, loss of insurance • Revoked, suspended, or restricted drivers license • Jail time General Military Training-Drug and Alcohol Abuse