Assessment of Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education and Training Curricula, Revision Requirements

Abstract

Navy policy calls for zero tolerance toward criminal drug abuse and professional rehabilitation and treatment for alcohol-related problems. This study assesses the need for revision of Navy alcohol and drug abuse education and training curricula. Objectives of this study were to: Compile a comprehensive list of Navy alcohol and drug abuse education and training curricula, Develop criteria by which to access the adequacy of Navy alcohol and drug education and training curricula, Assess to what extent Navy alcohol and drug abuse education and training curricula meet those criteria, Make recommendations for standardization of course content and cost estimate for implementing those recommendations. Curriculum materials were collected and reviewed against evaluation criteria derived from the original mission statement and tasking. Forty-four courses/programs were identified. Comments are provided for each course including a brief description and stated objectives. Recommendations for improving the curricula as a whole, including both in-house and contractor options, and estimated costs are provided in the final section of the report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA166618

Entities

People

  • John J. Mathews
  • William A. Platt

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Drug Abuse
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Health Services
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Students
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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