concerning   these   programs   can   be   obtained upon  request  from  the  following  offices: Concerning  alcohol  abuse  and  alcoholism: Director,  National  Clearing  House  for Alcohol  Information P.O.  Box  2345 Rockville,  Maryland  20852 Phone  (301)  468-2600 Concerning  drug  abuse  and  dependency: Director,  Office  of  Communications  and Public   Affairs Alcohol,  Drug  Abuse,  and  Mental  Health Administration Department  of  Health  and  Human  Services 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville,  Maryland  20857 Phone (301) 443-3783 or (301) 443-6500 USHBP and CHAMPUS Programs The   Uniformed   Services   Health   Benefits Program  (USHBP)  and  the  Civilian  Health  and Medical  Program  of  the  Uniformed  Services (CHAMPUS)  are  two  programs  which  can  off- set  some  costs  for  Navy  and  Marine  Corps members  and  their  families  for  alcoholism  and drug  rehabilitation.  The  RP  should  be  aware that USHBP beneficiaries (dependents, retirees, and  survivors  of  retirees)  can  enter  into  any  of the  Navy’s  rehabilitation  programs  on  a  space- available   basis.   However,   a   backlog   of   active duty patients forces most rehabilitation facilities to  refer  applicants  eligible  for  CHAMPUS  or Veterans’  Administration  (VA)  benefits  to  those programs.  The  RP  should  also  be  aware  that CHAMPUS  shares  the  cost,  up  to  7  days,  for inpatient  hospital  care  required  for  detoxifica- tion   during   acute   stages   of   alcoholism.   Such detoxification  usually  takes  from  3  to  7  days. Benefits which extend beyond this stage include inpatient  rehabilitation  in  the  hospital  or other  type  of  authorized  institution.  However, CHAMPUS  reviews  each  rehabilitative  stay  to determine if an inpatient setting is required. CHAMPUS  limits  treatment  for  alcoholism, detoxification,  and  rehabilitation  to  21  days  per episode. CHAMPUS shares the cost for no more than  three  rehabilitative  stays  per  beneficiary, but  places  no  limit  on  the  number  of  inpatient stays  for  detoxification. USHBP  and  CHAMPUS  programs  and  enti- tlement  to  them  are  subject  to  change.  Most Navy  and  Marine  Corps  facilities  maintain  a Health  Benefits  Advisor  (HBA)  on  board  who can   provide   current   information   regarding drug  and  alcohol  treatment  under  USHBP and   CHAMPUS.   The   CHAMPUS   Handbook provides   a   summary   of   CHAMPUS   Regula- tions.  It  can  be  obtained  from  the  command’s Health  Benefits  Advisor  (HBA).  A  current edition  should  always  be  kept  in  the  office  of the  chaplain  for  a  handy  reference.  Information not  available  within  the  CHAMPUS  Handbook may  be  obtained  from  the  local  Health  Benefits Advisor. State Administered Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Programs State   governments,   through   their   various Health and Human Service Agencies, administer state  drug  and  alcohol  programs  which  provide various   medical,   psychiatric,   social,   and rehabilitative  services.  The  quality  and  avail- ability  of  these  state  administered  services  will vary from state to state. Information about state supervised  facilities  and  services  within  the chaplain’s area can be obtained from the nearest state  Health  and  Human  Services  office. STATE   MENTAL   HOSPITALS.—These facilities  attempt  to  provide  special  drug  and alcohol  rehabilitation  programs,  such  as,  group psychotherapy,   lectures,   discussions,   movies which  explain  the  various  aspects  of  alcoholism and  drug  abuse,  and  Alcoholics  Anonymous meetings. Community Health Programs Many  communities  have  specialized  drug addiction and alcoholism programs and facilities 5-38