Illicit Drug & Abuse Among Military 18-25 Year Olds: Policy, Principles, & Control.

Abstract

This paper presents the patterns of illicit drug use (substance abuse) among military personnel 18 - 25 years of age. The extant data, current literature, and present policy are reviewed and analyzed. Previous investigations into the subject matter are discussed including theories and mechanisms which may be involved in drug prevalence among military personnel. The composite findings of those investigations and current survey data provide a detailed insight to past trends and allow a more focused comparison of substance abuse and usage between military and civilian 18 - 25 year olds. The conclusions and recommendations suggest means to combat illicit drug use, establish substance abuse awareness, and influence a focus on resource allocation for Health Promotions within the military community.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 29, 1997
Accession Number
ADA325685

Entities

People

  • Paul A. Young

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Addiction
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Lysergic Acids
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Public Health
  • Street Drugs

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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