Posts tagged ‘drug abuse’

Fifty-six soldiers serving in Afghanistan are the subject of an investigation regarding drug use. The Army has investigated the soldiers for the use or distribution of heroin, morphine, or other opiates in 2010 and 2011. During this period, eight soldiers died due to a drug overdose. These cases provide a peek into illegal drugs in [...]

It should come as no surprise that staying as far away from illegal drugs as possible should be a top priority for any Navy SEAL. Besides the legal implications of illegal drugs, they can harm the body in very fundamental ways and this will not help any Navy SEAL with being at their physical and mental prime. If you’ve considered the possibility about joining the Navy SEALs, it should go without saying that avoiding all types of drugs will be absolutely essential.

There are a number of requirements that a person must pass if he wants to become part of the Navy SEALs. Basic requirements include being a US citizen, 18 years old, a high school graduate, and enlisted with the US Navy. He should also pass eyesight requirements as well as achieve certain scores on the [...]