AFI44-121 Publication Summary:
Purpose:
This Air Force Instruction (AFI) establishes guidance for the Air Force Alcohol & Drug Abuse Preven-tion
& Treatment (ADAPT) Program. It implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 44-1. This
instruction provides guidance for the identification, treatment and management of personnel with sub-stance
abuse problems and describes Air Force policy regarding alcohol and drug abuse. This instruction
applies to all active duty Air Force members, and to members of the Air Force Reserve Command
(AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) when activated longer than 30 days. The AFRC and ANG does
not provide treatment to substance abusers. The AFRC and ANG will establish policies and procedures
for the appropriate management of ANG and AFRC personnel with potential substance abuse problems.
Summary of Changes:
This revision incorporates Interim Change IC 2001-1. This interim change (IC) 2001-1 clarifies require-ments
for referral to the ADAPT program by commanders in instances in which an individual is suspected
of involvement in drug abuse. A “|” indicates revised material since the last edition.
Distribution:
Supersedes:
AFI 44-121, 1 January 2001.
History:
AFI 44-121, 1 January 2001; AFI 44-121, 22 January 1999; AFI 44-121, 1 January 1998.