Friday, October 15, 2010

The Pentagon Acknowledges A Drug Problem For U.S. Soldiers In Afghanistan



Pentagon Launches Anti-Spice Campaign -- Navy Times

High-level military officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers of synthetic marijuana that is sold legally as “spice.”

The Pentagon Channel is promising “an in-depth look at spice” through October.

“One bad dose could cost you your life,” Marine Staff Sgt. Josh Hauser, an anchor for a Pentagon Channel news program, said during an Oct. 1 broadcast.

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My Comment: I suspect that the drug problem for U.S. troops in Afghanistan is just the tip of the iceberg .... especially for those who are operating in faraway FOBs. But at least the Pentagon is now acknowledging that there is a drug problem for US troops.

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