Andy -
I know what you are saying, about the difference between drug uses, of course... my comment about the Drug War was somewhat tongue in cheek, although recreational users use drugs (at least in the beginning) essentially for reasons similar with why a soldier would want to use them legally; i.e. to stay awake and alert longer (which also includes feeling more self-assured), or going to sleep and stopping pain of various kinds. So much was made of Elvis using prescribed uppers in the morning and downers all day, or something like that in combination... and I know ordinary people sometimes end up in a similar situation privately, though to a far lesser degree in older age, or when in pain. So, part of the reason for me wondering about this question has to do with our people getting on a cycle of artificial ups and downs, which eventually ruins the health and sanity. GO - no go - GO - no go - GO - no go - GO - no go... and then what might happen if one were to come under attack after taking the NO GO pill, sort of like Alice in Wonderland.
I don't see anything wrong with troops using the drugs either, frankly. I just wonder what specific drugs they were, or maybe still are, being given or offered... thats all. Just curiousity...
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