Are We Giving Our Soldiers Drugs That May Make Them Kill Themselves?

[katty]

more: http://www.alternet.org/health/148444/are_we_giving_our_soldiers_drugs_that_may_make_them_kill_themselves/

Are We Giving Our Soldiers Drugs That May Make Them Kill Themselves?
More soldiers than ever are on drugs that have been linked to suicide and violent behavior.
October 10, 2010

In 2009 there were 160 active duty suicides, 239 suicides within the total Army including the Reserves, 146 active duty deaths from drug overdoses and high risk behavior and 1,713 suicide attempts. In addition to suicide, other out-of-character behavior like domestic violence is known to erupt from the drugs.

More troops are dying by their own hand than in combat, according to an Army report titled "Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, Suicide Prevention."

[babylonsister]

1. That's really chilling if anyone proves it's true. Gawd. nt

[katty]

2. yes, i have heard from friends about some scary episodes

with the drug loading that is happening in the military.