What is the ASAP?
The Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), formerly known as the Army Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP), is a commander’s retention and readiness program under the direction of the G1 designed to: • Educate and train Soldiers about drugs and alcohol, and the potential impact/consequences of use and/or abuse to the Army and unit readiness, to their health and career, and to their relationships with subordinates, family and friends. • Deter substance abuse through an aggressive urinalysis program. • Identify Soldiers with substance abuse problems as early as possible. • Return to full duty those Soldiers identified as having substance abuse problems, who demonstrate the ability to be substance free and have the potential for continued military service. The ASAP is split into two major components: the clinical and non-clinical ASAP or Command ASAP. The Command ASAP works under the installation/ garrison commander and is responsible for drug and alcohol prevention and
