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Fort Bragg MP did drug deal from patrol car, charges say
The junior soldier faces felony charges in civilian courts, too.
By Davis Winkie
Combat troops at higher risk for opioid, heroin addiction, study says
The National Bureau of Economic Research has released a study finding that combat exposure increases the risk of opioid, heroin addiction.
By Patricia Kime
US poured millions into Afghanistan drug treatment programs, but it’s unknown if they made a difference
Due to the lack of oversight, SIGAR determined that INL “lack an understanding” regarding the impact of its project in Afghanistan and said INL was incapable of “making informed decisions about its ongoing drug treatment projects.”
By Diana Stancy
Can medical marijuana for veterans move forward in 2019?
Rep. Lou Correa has been lobbying for expanded research into medical cannabis for months, but sees next year as a key moment in the debate.
1 in 4 troops have an opioid prescription in a given year
Overall, opioid prescription rates are decreasing in the Military Health System.
By Karen Jowers