Associate Magazine FBINAA Q2-2023

THE ALCOHOLIC

OFFICER

SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS, TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES.

PATRICK KENNY, NA Session 237

In part one of this two-part series, "The Alcoholic Officer" was profiled. The emphasis in part one of the Alcoholic Officer discussed the agency's responsibility to identify officers who are functional alcoholics, as well as the duties and recommendations for an agency to manage the alcoholic employee including policy, practice, and fitness for duty recommendations. In part two, we will discuss in greater detail the substance abuse disorder, the treatment options, and the expected outcomes.

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