Illicit Drug Author:Paul A. Young This is a AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A586523. The abstract pr... more »ovided by the Pentagon follows: This paper presents the patterns of illicit drug use (substance abuse) among military personnel 18 - 25 years of age. The extant data, current literature, and present policy are reviewed and analyzed. Previous investigations into the subject matter are discussed including theories and mechanisms which may be involved in drug prevalence among military personnel. The composite findings of those investigations and current survey data provide a detailed insight to past trends and allow a more focused comparison of substance abuse and usage between military and civilian 18 - 25 year olds. The conclusions and recommendations suggest means to combat illicit drug use, establish substance abuse awareness, and influence a focus on resource allocation for Health Promotions within the military community.« less