“Substance abuse in the US military has escalated to the point that it is now a ‘public health crisis,’ according to a new report. The Defense Department requested the analysis by the Institute of Medicine.” Here are the findings: Around 20% of active-duty troops said they drank heavily in 2008 (five or more drinks per day, on a regular basis). Nearly half—47%—engaged in binge drinking in 2008 (five or more drinks per sitting for men, four or more for women, but not on a regular basis). That’s up from 35% in 1998. Drug abuse is not nearly as rampant as … Continue reading Military Values