BACKGROUND PAPER ON LEADERSHIP AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE 1. What is substance abuse? Although you may never have to deal with issues such as substance abuse, you must be prepared and knowledgeable should this type of problem present itself to you. The information in this paper will familiarize you with the definition, identification, leadership and family involvement concerning substance abuse. Let’s start with the definition. 2. According to Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241, The Professional Fitness Study Guide, …showed first 75 words of 753 total…

…showed last 75 words of 753 total…a leader, supervisor, and NCO. Ignoring the problem in hopes it will go away will only make the problem worse for the individual involved, the organization, and ultimately for the Air Force. Getting help for people who need it is an important part of supervision and leadership. Bibliography BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Department of the Air Force. Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241, The Professional Fitness Study Guide, 1 Jul 99. 2. Drugs and Alcohol in America: Crisis or Hysteria? 3. Alcoholism and Treatment