Study: Military Needs to Better Address Drug, Alcohol Abuse by Troops

Published September 23, 2012

Study: Military needs to better address drug, alcohol abuse by troops
Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

The Pentagon must acknowledge a "public health crisis" in the growing abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs by troops and show stronger leadership in dealing with it, according to a report by a blue ribbon committee released today. The report by an …
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Rampant Abuse of Alcohol, Prescription Drugs in the Military
Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

Alcohol and prescription drug abuse is on the rise in the U.S. military, a new report from the Institute of Medicine states. Lack of a good insurance policy, the stigma associated with alcohol abuse and shortage of staff has hampered the screening and …
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