If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you may have a problem with alcohol:  

Do you drink alone when you feel angry or sad?

Does your drinking ever make you late for work?

Does your drinking worry your family?

Do you ever drink after telling yourself you won't?

Do you ever forget what you did while drinking?

Do you get headaches or have a hangover after drinking?  

For more information, see How to Cut Down on Your Drinking

 April is Alcohol Awareness Month:  Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of alcohol abuse and encourage people to make healthy, safe choices. 

National Alcohol Screening Day is an annual outreach, education and screening program held on Thursday of the first full week of April (5 April 2012) as part of National Alcohol Prevention Awareness Month. U.S military installations, along with thousands of colleges and community-based organizations, recognize the day by hosting programs meant to raise awareness about alcohol misuse and refer individuals with abuse concerns for further treatment.

Strategies to Cut Back or Quit Drinking

There are many strategies you can try to cut back or quit drinking. To get started:  

Keep track of your drinking and set a drinking limit.

Try to avoid places where heavy drinking occurs.

Ask for help from a doctor, family, or friends.

If you keep alcohol in your home, keep only a limited supply.

Resources

Government Resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Alcohol and Public Health - Frequently Asked Questions  

How to Cut Down on Your Drinking

National Institutes of Health: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Army Substance Abuse Program, AR 600-85 : This regulation identifies Army policy on alcohol and other drug abuse, and it identifies assigned responsibilities for implementing the program.

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: NCADD Affiliates  

For assistance regarding alcohol and substance misuse:

Government Resources:

That Guy Campaign :  That Guy is a multi-media campaign that uses online and offline communication with the goal of reducing excessive drinking among young service members.  The campaign uses humor to deliver a serious message and provides viral tools so you can be part of the effort to eradicate That Guy.

Tricare HealthNet: Alcohol and Drug Abuse :  Information on signs of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction, and suggestions for getting help

Military One Source : A 24/7 Resource for military members, spouses, and families

Employee Assistance Program/ Substance Abuse Professional : Online EAP and SAP Directory