Armed with Science #21: Substance Use and Abuse among Military Personnel

Listen to Episode 21

Substance use and abuse, including non-medical use of prescription drugs, is an issue of concern in the US Military. Michael E. Kilpatrick, MD, Director of Strategic Communications for the Military Health System in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, will discuss the programs to prevent substance abuse, to provide counselling and rehabilitation for those with problems and ongoing studies to better understand the extent and contributing factors for these issues. Timothy P. Condon, PhD, Deputy Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), will talk about a research initiative that NIDA has been leading on substance use and abuse among U.S. military personnel, veterans and their families. Issues regarding conducting research in military settings will be discussed.

National Institute on Drug Abuse
Military Health System

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