AR 600-85 — index record
| Number | AR 600-85 |
|---|---|
| Title | THE ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM |
| Published | October 4, 2024 |
| Latest change | Change 002, February 19, 2026 |
| Office of primary responsibility | G-1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Army |
| Status on the index | Active |
| Unit of issue | PDF P |
| Source index | Army Publishing Directorate |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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From the publication itself
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This regulation prescribes comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse prevention and control policies, proce- dures, and responsibilities for Soldiers of all components, Department of the Army (DA) Civilians, and other personnel eligible for Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) services. The comprehensive pro- gram is composed of integrated functions that include deterrence, drug testing, prevention and training, and referrals. Nothing in this regulation will infringe on the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Af- fairs (ASD(HA)) or the Defense Health Agency’s statutory and regulatory authority. In the event of any conflict between this regulation and the ASD(HA)’s statutory or regulatory authority, the authoritative law or policy takes precedence.
Summary of changes, as printed
The Army Substance Abuse Program This administrative revision, dated 19 February 2026–– • Removes transgender language (fig D–4). This administrative revision, dated 27 February 2025–– • Changes “gender” to “sex” per Executive Order 14168 (throughout). This mandated revision, dated 4 October 2024— • Updates substance misuse prevention training for Soldiers, unit leaders, and commanders and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Training Referral and Completion (paras 2–9h, 2–10d, 2–18t, 2–18ee, 2– 18ff, 2–19c, 2–22e, 2–22f, 2–29j, 3–2c, 3– 8, 4–15e, 7–4b, 7–6a, 9–11d, 14–3b, 16–4h, and 16–6x). • Adds timeframe for Soldiers referred to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Training to complete the course once referred (paras 2–18ee, 2–29l, 2–29n, 3– 8, 4–2j, 9–14c(1), and 9–14c(2)). • Adds requirements for unit commanders, medical review officers, Army Substance Abuse Program managers, and drug testing coordinators associated with Internet Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory’s portal ‘At Risk’ reporting (paras 2–17n, 2–20k, 2–21l, 4–14b(3)(e), 15–6f, 15–6g, 16–6g, 16–6h, 16–7f, and 16–7f(3)). • Incorporates Army Directive 2018 –16 (Suitability Criteria for Military Personnel in Specified Positions) (para 2–17o). • Incorporates Army Directive 2018 – 23 (Improving the Effectiveness of Essential and Important Army Programs:
Contents
- Chapter 1 Generalp. 1
- Chapter 2 Responsibilitiesp. 3
- Chapter 3 Alcoholp. 17
- Chapter 4 Military Personnel Deterrence Drug Testing Programp. 24
- Chapter 5 Department of the Army Civilian Employee Drug Testingp. 43
- Chapter 6 Department of the Army Civilian Employee Army Substance Abuse Program Servicesp. 51
- Chapter 7 Identification, Referral for Treatmentp. 54
- Chapter 8 Types of Substance Use Disorder Treatmentp. 57
- Chapter 9 Prevention, Education, and Trainingp. 59
- Chapter 10 Legal and Administrative Procedures, and Media Relationsp. 66
- Chapter 11 Drug Testing Laboratory Operationsp. 79
- Chapter 12 Risk Reduction Programp. 80
- Chapter 13 Comprehensive Assessmentp. 83
- Chapter 14 Army Substance Abuse Services Information and Records Managementp. 87
- Chapter 15 Army Substance Abuse Program in the Army National Guardp. 90
- Chapter 16 Army Substance Abuse Program in the U.S. Army Reservep. 93
- Chapter 17 Awards and Campaignsp. 100
- Chapter 18 Army Substance Abuse Program Resource Managementp. 102
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