1. NADAP E-Gram
Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
New Spice PSAs Released
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Navy
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
(NADAP) office has just released two
new Public Service Announcement
videos regarding the career risks of the
synthetic drugs known as "bath salts"
and "Spice" Dec. 12.
IN THIS ISSUE
1 NEW SPICE PSAS
RELEASED
The public service announcement
videos air on the Direct to Sailor
Television aboard ships and are
available for download at
www.nadap.navy.mil.
The new videos focus on the career
consequences of using synthetic drugs
as part of ongoing efforts to educate
Sailors of the risks and dangers of
synthetic drugs to both their health and
their Navy career.
"Synthetic drug use impacts a Sailor's
career, family life and overall wellbeing and that impacts Fleet
readiness," said Lanorfeia Parker,
Deputy Director of Navy Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Prevention office. "If a
Sailor makes a poor choice and uses
synthetic drugs, they need to know that
there will be consequences. We are a
zero-tolerance force for synthetic drug
use."
The videos take a unique approach at
grabbing the audience's attention by
incorporating music. The lyrics
"Designer Drugs are designed to defeat
you" reflect the serious career risks
Sailors face if using designer drugs.
2 THE NEW YEAR IS HERE
2 OPERATION
OPNAVINST 5350.4D defines the
scope of drug abuse as the wrongful
use of controlled substances to include
designer drugs, illicit-use anabolic
steroids, prescription or over-thecounter medication. The unlawful
possession or use by Department of the
Navy personnel of controlled substance
analogues (designer drugs), natural
substances, chemicals wrongfully used
as inhalants, propellants, prescribed or
over-the-counter medication or
pharmaceutical compound with the
intent to induce intoxication,
excitement or stupefaction of the
central nervous system is prohibited via
SECNAVINST 5300.28D. Violators
are subject to punitive action under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice,
Article 92.
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SUPPLEMENT SAFETY
(OPSS)
3 RANDOM SYNTHETIC
MARIJUANA TESTING
3 NADAP WEBINARS
4 2014 NATIONAL DRUG
FACTS WEEK
5 JANUARY IS NATIONAL
MENTORING MONTH
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2. The New Year is Here
OPERATION
SUPPLEMENT
SAFETY (OPSS)
The New Year is a time to reflect on the
past year and look forward to the
coming year. If its crossed your mind
over the last year that your drinking
may be an issue, small changes can
make a big difference in reducing your
chances of an alcohol-related problem
occurring:
 Keep track of how much you
drink. Find a way that works for
you, carry drinking tracker cards in
your wallet or enter notes in a
mobile phone notepad. Making
note of each drink before you drink
it may help you slow down when
needed.
 Count your drinks – but know
how they count. Know the standard
drink sizes so you can count your
drinks accurately. You may be
getting more alcohol than you
think; mixed drinks often contain
multiple shots of alcohol.
 Set limitations and commit to
them. Decide how many days a
week you want to drink and how
many drinks you'll have on those
days. This is your resolution so set
a limitation that is reasonable for
you.
 Pace yourself. Sip slowly and
have no more than one standard
drink with alcohol per hour. Try to
make every other drink a nonalcoholic one, such as water, soda,
or juice. You’ll stay hydrated and
feel better when you are done
drinking.
www.nadap.navy.mil
A Dietary Supplement is any
product containing one or more
dietary ingredients intended to
supplement the diet:

There are a lot of ways to
occupy your time that don’t
involve alcohol. By developing
new interests and friendships
that are not centered on drinking
activities drinking can become
less of a focus in your life.
Contact your Coalition of
Sailors against Destructive
Decisions (CSADD) chapter or
volunteer coordinator to find out
ways you can help in your
community or see what travel
opportunity or activity MWR
has to offer.
Only you know what activities
lead you to wanting to drink. If
certain people or places lead
you to drink more than you
don't want to, try to avoid them.
If certain activities, times of
day, or feelings trigger the urge,
plan something else at that time
or avoid those friends. If
drinking at home is a problem,
don’t keep alcohol there.
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Macronutrients (carbs,
protein, fats)
Vitamins, minerals, amino
acids
Herbs and other botanicals
Other dietary substances
(e.g.,probiotics, enzymes)
OPSS provides resources to
help consumers make informed
decisions about dietary
supplements. Although some
dietary supplements may be
beneficial, others may be unsafe
and tainted with drugs or other
controlled substances. The most
commonly tainted dietary
supplements are those intended
for:
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Bodybuilding
Weight loss
Diabetes
Sexual enhancement
Before you take a supplement,
ask yourself:
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What’s in it?
Does it work?
Is it safe?
Do I really need it?
Has it been third-party
tested?
http://hprc-online.org/dietarysupplements/opss
Whatever strategies you choose
to change your drinking habits,
give them a chance. If one
approach doesn't work, try
something else. But if you are
still concerned seeking
professional is always available.
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3. Random Synthetic Marijuana Testing
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- As
part of a new Department of Defense
(DoD) policy, the Navy began testing
for synthetic marijuana compounds
during random urinalysis, officials
announced Dec. 31.
According to NAVADMIN 334/13,
testing for synthetic marijuana
compounds will be randomly
conducted on samples submitted to all
drug screening laboratories, and
positive results will subject members
to disciplinary action under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The Navy expects to test more than
1.1 million samples this year, and a
portion of them will be screened for
synthetic marijuana. Those that test
potentially positive will be forwarded
to the Air Force Drug Testing
Laboratory at Lackland, Texas for
confirmation.
"We are testing synthetic cannabinoids
- also known as Spice, K2, Herbal
Essence and other names - within the
standard testing panel conducted for
urinalysis samples," said Lanorfeia
Parker, deputy director, Navy Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Prevention Office
(NADAP).
The change will be largely transparent
to the command, requiring no changes
to the way they currently collect and
ship urine samples for drug testing. In
contrast to the Navy's previous
synthetic drug testing program, no
action is required by the command to
have random synthetic drug testing
performed on the samples that are
submitted.
www.nadap.navy.mil
NADAP
Webinars
All webinars begin at 13001400 (CDT). An additional
webinar is available at 1700
(CDT)
Click the link below to
join the webinar.
The DoD estimates that nearly 1
percent of military personnel may be
using synthetic marijuana. In fiscal
year (FY) 2012, illicit marijuana use
among active duty military personnel
was 0.43 percent and for the entire
DoD the prevalence rate was 0.64
percent. FY 2013 testing for Navy
personnel indicated that .09 percent
of all samples were positive for
marijuana.
If a member uses, possesses,
promotes, manufactures, or
distributes synthetic drugs, they face
disciplinary action that could result
in unfavorable separation from the
Navy. According to Parker, the
Navy's policy on substance abuse is
zero tolerance.
https://connect.dco.dod.mil/
nadapwebinar1/
If you do not already have a
Defense Connect Online
(DCO) account, we would
strongly recommend creating
an account prior to the event.
To setup a DCO account, visit
https://www.dco.dod.mil/ and
select "register" at the top left
hand corner of the page.
WEBINAR
SCHEDULE
For more information about Navy
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention,
visit
www.npc.navy.mil/support/nadap
For more news from Chief of Naval
Personnel, visit
www.navy.mil/local/cnp/ .
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New Synthetic
Drug Testing
Guidelines
20 FEB
When and
Where to Use
ADDs
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MAR
NDSP and Win
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"Substance abuse puts lives and
missions at risk, undercuts unit
readiness and morale, and is
inconsistent with our Navy ethos and
core values of honor, courage, and
commitment," said Parker.
Date
What is a
DAPA?
15
MAY
Keep What
You’ve Earned
and Alcohol
Awarness
Month
JANUARY 2014 ● Page 3

4. 2014 National Drug Facts Week:
Monday January 27th through
Sunday February 2nd
About a third of high school
seniors report using an illicit drug
sometime in the past year; more
than ten percent report nonmedical
use of potentially addictive
prescription painkillers; and more
than 20 percent report smoking
marijuana in the past month. Many
teens are not aware of the risks to
their health, to their success in
school and the dangers while
driving under the influence. When
teens are given the scientific facts
about drugs, they can be better
prepared to make good decisions
for themselves and they can share
this information with others.
National Drug Facts Week was
launched in 2010 by the National
Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA),
part of the National Institutes of
Health. To counteract the myths
they get from the internet, TV,
movies, music, or from friends,
NIDA scientists want to stimulate
events in communities so teens
can learn what science has taught
us about drug abuse and addiction.
What happens during National
Drug Facts Week?
National Drug Facts Week is an
opportunity for teens to shatter the
myths about drugs and drug abuse.
In community and school events all
over America, teens, scientists and
other experts will come together
for an honest conversation about
how drugs affect the brain, body
and behavior.
www.nadap.navy.mil
How can I plan an event for
National Drug Facts Week?
Check out the National Drug Facts
Week Website (below) for more
information. NIDA offers an online
toolkit with lots of suggestions on
how to plan events and how to find
experts who can participate. The site
also tells you how to register your
event, and how to get free materials
for teens, including the National
Drug IQ challenge quiz.
NIDA publishes a booklet called
"Drugs: Shatter the Myths"
(available for order or download at:
http://drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/
booklet.php) that provides factual
information for teens and can be a
great stepping off point for parents to
begin or continue the conversation
about the dangers of substance abuse
with their teens. Commands can
sponsor NDFW with resources and
materials available at:
http://drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/r
esources.php.
For more information on National
Drug Facts Week, or to become a
partner visit the Web site
http://drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov
or call 301-443-1124.
Become a
Social Media
Partner
Participating in National
Drug Facts Week (NDFW)
just got easier! Help us
shatter the myths about drug
abuse by sharing on Twitter,
Facebook, or your blog. To
make it easy, we've provided
sample posts here.
 Everybody is not doing it.
Get the Drug Facts:
http://drugfactsweek.druga
buse.gov #drugfacts
 I'm joining National Drug
Facts Week to shatter the
myths about drug abuse.
Share this post to join in
too! #drugfacts
http://drugfactsweek.druga
buse.gov
 National Drug Facts Week
2014 runs January 27 February 2, 2014. Go to
http://drugfactsweek.druga
buse.gov to find events
near you! #drugfacts
 Shatter the Myths about
drug abuse with the
National Institute on Drug
Abuse’s National Drug
Facts Week:
http://bit.ly/cdg1yt
 Who becomes addicted to
drugs? Depends on many
factors including your
genes & your environment.
#drugfacts
JANUARY 2014 ● Page 4

5. January is National Mentoring Month
Mentoring has many benefits. One such benefit is that mentoring
helps an individual know someone else cares about them. When
mentoring a youth, the youth feels comfort in knowing that they are
not alone in facing the daily challenges of life. A mentor helps with
school work, relationship issues, development progress, and selfesteem. Mentoring has particular advantages for high-risk youth.
Mentoring has shown to decrease depression; increase in social
acceptance, academic attitudes, and grades; and result in a greater
number of positive outcomes than youth not involved in mentoring.
Mentoring is normally associated with mentoring youth, but adults
need mentors, too. More experienced workers can help provide
mentoring to young workers entering the workforce. Mentors can
provide career development advice, connect younger workers with
other professionals through their personal contacts, introduce them
to professional groups and organizations, and help mentees learn
how to seek and keep jobs. Mentors help younger workers progress,
gain confidence, and gain the skills necessary to ensure success and
advancement. Mentoring younger workers helps improve morale
and how well the organization runs.
The Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) Program uses positive adult
role models to provide mentoring during Phase II. These mentors
help youth navigate through curriculum topics and life challenges,
help them succeed physically, and help them gain the confidence
and self-esteem that will improve a youth's chances to avoid
negative behavior like drugs, alcohol abuse, and gangs. Mentoring
also provides a benefit to the mentor by instilling a sense of pride
and accomplishment in the mentor that comes from helping a young
person succeed. Find a local DEFY program and mentor a youth
today. For more information on mentoring, go to
www.mentoring.org .
www.nadap.navy.mil
ADMITS
UPDATE:
Due to BOL upgrades, access to
ADMITS is limited at this time.
As the Navy works to strengthen
its security, we ask that you
continue to document, screen,
and treat members where
appropriate.
Access to ADMITS should not
stop screening and treatment.
Request you hold DAARs and
screening and treatment results
on station until this problem is
resolved. Urinalysis results have
continued to be uploaded into
ADMITS via iFTDTL during this
period and will be available
immediately once access has
been restored. We appreciate
your patience in this matter.
ADMITS Helpdesk:
Phone: (901) 874-4214
Email:
MILL_ADMITS@NAVY.MIL
Fax: (901) 874-6655
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