Study: Level of Military Substance Abuse Now a 'Public Health Crisis …

Study: Level of military substance abuse now a 'public health crisis …

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… the stresses of war or to be part of the brotherhood. But a new report says substance use and misuse among troops and their families has become a “public health crisis” and that Pentagon methods for dealing with it are out-of-date. … Today, the …
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Military Not Doing Enough to Curb Alcohol, Drug Abuse, IOM Concludes

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Stigma against soldiers who seek help for drug abuse and mental health issues is a well-known part of military life.This is is a "tough guy" culture in which soldiers are expected to "suck up" and go on no matter how disturbed they may be. Today, the …
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Substance abuse in the military is a 'public health crisis,' study finds

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Drug and alcohol abuse by military personnel and their families constitutes a “public health crisis” that requires the intervention of senior leaders to develop consistent and cohesive prevention, screening, and treatment services, the Institute of …
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