Photo: Traumatic: U.S. soldiers help a wounded comrade after they were struck by an IED in Afghanistan (file photo).Up To 35% Of Wounded Soldiers Addicted To Drugs -- USA Today
Medical officials estimate that 25% to 35% of about 10,000 ailing soldiers assigned to special wounded-care companies or battalions are addicted or dependent on drugs — particularly prescription narcotic pain relievers, according to an Army inspector general's report made public Tuesday.
The report also found that these formations known as Warrior Transition Units — created after reports detailed poorly managed care at Walter Reed Army Hospital— have become costly way stations where ill, injured or wounded soldiers can wait more than a year for a medical discharge.
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More News On This Growing Addiction Problem
Report: 1/3 of warrior-unit soldiers addicted -- UPI
Problems in Army’s Trauma Units -- New York Times
Report: Many Wounded Army Soldiers Are Drug-Dependent -- Kasllink.com
Drug Addictions Affecting Wounded Soldiers -- EMaxHealth
My Comment: Only 35%? I expected the percentage to be much higher.