Are illegal drugs allowed for soldiers during combat?

It's not illegal if Uncle Sugar gives it to you! Drug use has always been a problem with the military. What you're thinking of is the normal stuff, that is illegal in the US. Last I heard, they still test the regular guys for stuff. read more

Illegal drugs by the nature of being illegal are not allowed for consumption by US Servicemembers. Heck even alcohol is not allowed in combat. I'm sure you saw something like this in a movie or television show, but as I've mentioned many times movies are not reality. read more

Being in combat means a lot of stress. Many soldiers feel the need to wind down and do it with the help of drugs. This works quite well for a while, but causes a lot of problems in the long run. After several years of combat and constant alcohol and drug abuse, many soldiers in Bosnia had become like ghosts. read more

Drugs can slow reaction times, which on the battlefield can mean the difference between life and death. Taking drugs puts the soldier at greater risk for being wounded or separated from their fellow soldiers during battle or troop movements. Putting their comrades in jeopardy. In the military, all you have to rely on at the end of the day are your comrades in arms. read more

To feel better, soldiers may turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, while illegal drug use is seeing a decline, the use of prescription drugs and alcohol is rising. In the military, prescription drug abuse tripled from 2005 to 2008. read more

1. Dependency on illegal drugs is disqualifying. 2. Any history of drug use is potentially disqualifying. 3. Any history of dependency on alcohol is disqualifying. Even if enlistment is authorized, many sensitive military jobs will be closed to individuals who have any past association with illegal drug or alcohol use. read more