NCJ Number
158736
Date Published
1982
Length
122 pages
Annotation
These hearings dealt with the problem of substance abuse among military personnel.
Abstract
Witnesses included representatives of the Department of Defense and the Human Resources Management Divisions of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine Corps. These witnesses discussed measures taken by various branches of the armed services to combat drug and alcohol abuse among their ranks, and emphasized the need for a multifaceted approach comprised of innovative programs in education, research, training, law enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation, and information dissemination. 34 tables