Drug Abuse in the Military: A Public Health Crisis
Drug Abuse in the Military: A Public Health Crisis – At the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC, it’s no secret that if you want drugs, you can get them. From alcohol to prescriptions to illegal drugs, addiction among active duty members and veterans comes in many forms. The Institute of Medicine is calling drug abuse in the US military a public health crisis. RT’s Liz Wahl goes undercover to expose how drug abuse runs rampant in one VA facility and how it represents a greater national problem. RT America LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT America! www.youtube.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com
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