scope:

PURPOSE.

In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02 (Reference (a)), this instruction:

a. Reissues DoDD 1010.4 (Reference (b)) as a DoD instruction (DoDI) and implements the requirements in section 596 of Public Law 111-84 (Reference (c)).

b. Establishes policies, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for problematic alcohol and drug use prevention, identification, diagnosis, and treatment for DoD military and civilian personnel.

c. Describes the relationship between the DoD and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with regard to drug and alcohol use treatment.

d. Incorporates and cancels DoDI 1010.6 (Reference (d)) and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA)) Memorandum 97-029 (Reference (e)).