The process of restoring a person who is impaired by the use of alcohol or other drugs to an effective functioning level.

A permanent employee of the DoD who is a U.S. citizen and who is paid from appropriated or nonappropriated funds.

Direct contact with the patient of sufficient length and interaction to validate the assessment and recommendation.

Members of a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment or referral program whose primary work activities involve clerical, housekeeping, security, laboratory, record-keeping, or other non-managerial functions necessary for the overall clinical and administrative operation of the program.

The consumption of alcohol in daily or weekly amounts greater than those defined as safe by the U.S. Preventive Task Force. Drinking at levels above the recommended amounts places an individual at greater risk for illness, injury, or social or legal problems.

The use of any substance with or without a prescription with the primary goal to alter one’s mental state (i.e., to alter mood, emotion, or state of consciousness) outside of its medically prescribed purpose. May include medications, illicit drugs, or use of a commercial product outside its intended purpose (such as inhalants or synthetic cannabinoi...

Treatment that is delivered in an acute care inpatient setting in which the full resources of a general or psychiatric hospital are available. Services that involve daily medical care, where diagnostic and treatment services are directly provided and managed by an appropriately trained and licensed physician.

A drug or other substance that is prohibited by law or DoD policy.

A level of care that is considered lower than the comparison level of care, as measured by intensity, duration, or both.

Appearance of multiple illnesses: the simultaneous appearance of two or more psychiatric or physical illnesses.

Any substance, other than food, that a person inhales, injects, consumes, or introduces into their body in any manner, to alter mood or function.

Social support services, linkages to and coordination among allied service providers, and a full range of human services that facilitate recovery and wellness contributing to an improved quality of life.

A level of care that is considered higher than the comparison level of care, as measured by intensity, duration, or both.

The use of a medication without a prescription, in a way other than as prescribed, or for the experience or feelings elicited.

Members of the Military Services and civilian employees under the authority of the Department of Defense.