Was the Drug Abuse Among US Soldiers in the Vietnam War Really a Myth ?
Question by ArundhatiRoyjee: Was the Drug abuse among US Soldiers in the Vietnam War really a Myth ?
I would be grateful if you post your sources .
Thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by I know nothing
who told you it was a myth? drug use (not abuse) among american solders in vietnam was widespread and commonplace. there was very strong marijuana available (from Thailand, usually available in the form of Thai sticks) as well as opium. remember you’re talking about an area right near the “golden triangle”, a famous source of opium and other drugs for export. some american solders smuggled it back to the u.s., at times in the caskets of dead comrades.
Answer by Maria
Sooo not a myth, and I won’t reveal my sources.
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