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Report on Illicit Drug Use and Overdoses Among Active Duty Service Members

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to report on illicit drug use and overdoses among active duty service members. The aim is to better understand the scope of the problem and evaluate the effectiveness of current prevention and treatment programs, potentially improving the safety and well-being of military personnel.
Key points
Requires reporting on the number of drug use instances and overdoses, including fentanyl-related cases, among service members.
Assesses the effectiveness of drug testing methods and policies protecting service members who seek help.
Reviews available support and treatment options for service members with addiction issues, including wait times for care.
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Additional Information
To direct the Secretary of Defense to report on illicit drug use and overdoses by members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty.
Print number: HR 5731
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
Process start date: 2023-09-26