Accession Number:

AD0743853

Title:

Analyses of Selected Drug-Related Topics: Findings from Interviews at Four Armed Service Locations

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. on Phase 2

Corporate Author:

HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

Personal Author(s):

• Fisher, Jr, Allan H.

Report Date:

1972-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

78.0

Abstract:

The report of Phase II of a two-phase research project designed to investigate reasons for drug use summarizes interview information concerning military job performance effects of drug use, and attitudes toward and knowledge of drug treatment and rehabilitation among servicemen. Major reasons given for the initial use of marijuana in the military were curiosity and enjoyment. Differences in attitudes toward drug use and drug abuse control were found between careerist and non-careerist enlisted men. Awareness of local drug rehabilitation facilities was low, although awareness of DoD and VA programs was higher.

Descriptors:

• *DRUG ADDICTION
• *DRUGS
• *NARCOTICS
• ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY)
• HALLUCINOGENS
• HISTORY
• MILITARY PERSONNEL
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• REHABILITATION
• SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
• SOCIOLOGY
• THERAPY

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law
• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE