Do you think that someone with a substance use problem would self report?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 17:19:55 -0500

If a Soldier has a substance use problem would they self report to receive treatment or would they continue to use and try to keep their command's from finding out.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Nov 18 at 2013 7:35 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:35:20 -0500

Depends on the individual and their personal values.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2013 11:11 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:11:19 -0500

It takes a strong person to recognize and address an issue of that nature. There is a lot to be said for someone who comes forward and asks for help. I don't believe the individual should be penalized for seeking help.

Response by SGT Drue Rockwell made Nov 20 at 2013 11:37 AM

SGT Drue Rockwell — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:37:19 -0500

I think that very often, soldiers will try to cover it up and move on, and maybe try to fix the issue on their own in private, thereby forgoing the possible repercussions. But as MSG(P) Quick stated, it depends on the individual and their personal values.

Response by PO3 Forrest Lang made Mar 16 at 2014 3:44 PM

PO3 Forrest Lang — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 15:44:24 -0400

Sort of. The best thing to do would be to confront the individual in a non official capacity, give him or her the opportunity to self refer. That was what my LPO did for me. I went through SARD(now SARP) and have been sober for 13 years now.