DRUG TESTING IN THE MILITARY

Drug Testing in the Military

Drug Testing in the Military

Current military policy toward drug and alcohol abuse is one of zero tolerance. For the military, any illicit drug use constitutes abuse. (Bray, Marsden, Ellen, Herbold, John, Peterson, Michael, 2000) Illicit drugs include illegal drugs such as marijuana and cocaine as well as prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs such as tranquilizers or amphetamines used for nonmedical reasons or without a physician's prescription. Alcohol abuse is defined as any alcohol use that results in negative consequences such as adverse effects on work performance, health, or social behavior. Although the stated policy is ...