Saturday, January 24, 2009

Iraqi Troops Face Rise in Prescription Drug Abuse

The Iraqi troops are now facing the new problem of prescription drug abuse. The present position in Iraq is still worse; and even with the assistance of US army they still sees the position uncontrolled.

They mostly use these to control their fear, stress and tension during duty hours. They find the pills very helpful in their duty and find it hard to sign in without their pill popped.

As we know these people are not allowed to use alcohol or drugs during their duty hours and they will be fired if they were found abused. They find prescription drugs very good alternative for these. These abused prescription drugs mostly involve tranquilizers, painkillers and other drugs, according to the doctors and other health specialists.

The most common drug abused here seems to be the Artane which is used to treat Parkinson’s disease. This drug gives euphoric effects when used in high doses.

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