What controlled chemical substance currently hurts the military the most?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Mon, 18 May 2015 23:08:05 -0400

What drug or controlled chemical substance CURRENTLY hurts the health of the military force today? Spice? Pot? Heroin? Outdated prescription drugs?

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made May 18 at 2015 11:11 PM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Mon, 18 May 2015 23:11:41 -0400

Alcohol?

Response by SGT David T. made May 18 at 2015 11:23 PM

SGT David T. — Mon, 18 May 2015 23:23:31 -0400

All chemicals hurt the force. I think that the rampant abuse of drugs and alcohol is a symptom of a much larger problem that faces our veterans. The repeated deployments take their toll on people and sets the conditions for some to resort to such things. The military and other agencies need to find ways to help Soldiers cope. I know on paper they say there is no stigma and all of these classes on resilience are taking place. Honestly it is little more than a check the block thing. There must be an honest effort to address these issues in a manner that does not threaten the Soldier's career in reality or perception. When I came back from deployments there was the reintegration thing, but I like many of my comrades simply told the mental health folks exactly what they wanted to hear that everything was fine just so we could leave.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 11:42 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 23:42:30 -0400

Etoh, and Mary Jane...because they are both becoming legal...

Response by CCMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 1:07 AM

CCMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 01:07:46 -0400

Honestly, it's prescription drugs. As a supervisor, it's not easy to detect the abuse. Once you have a suspicion, it's complicated to handle.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 4:11 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 04:11:19 -0400

THC (Weed). Bar none.

Response by SPC Eddie Espejo made May 19 at 2015 9:51 AM

SPC Eddie Espejo — Tue, 19 May 2015 09:51:14 -0400

floride

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 3:23 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 15:23:09 -0400

Easily prescription drugs. They are prescribed in mass quantities and people fail to realize their addictive nature.

Response by SSgt Steve Lofquist made Feb 19 at 2022 12:44 AM

SSgt Steve Lofquist — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:44:54 -0500

The Anthrax shot is the chemical that hurt the military the most