Who acts as the addiction prevention specialist for the Coast Guard drug and alcohol policy?

• A. Provide initial meeting with members who have abuse problems
• B. Conduct medical examinations
• C. Draft disciplinary actions
• D. Schedule civilian training

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is who handles early intervention and support for substance abuse within the Coast Guard policy. The addiction prevention specialist is the person whose main role is to engage with members showing abuse problems to begin the intervention process. That first meeting is essential to assess the situation, explain available resources, discuss treatment options, and set a path for rehabilitation, all while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and support. This is the proactive, help-oriented part of prevention and gives the member a clear route to help, rather than moving straight to punishment or unrelated tasks.

Conducting medical examinations is the realm of medical staff who perform health assessments. Drafting disciplinary actions falls to the chain of command and the formal disciplinary process. Scheduling civilian training is an administrative task tied to training offices. The initial meeting by the addiction prevention specialist best fits the preventive, supportive role the policy assigns for early intervention and treatment linkage.