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Military Drinking a 'Public Health Crisis'

New study finds 20% of troops drank heavily in 2008

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 18, 2012 6:56 AM CDT

(Newser) – 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, which found that:

  • Around 20% of active-duty troops
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