The Guardian Australia ·general ·3 hours ago

‘I was fighting two wars’: Ukraine’s soldiers confront their addiction struggles

Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr relapsed into addiction after being prescribed painkillers for a shoulder injury sustained in combat, leading him to confront both internal and external battles. Research suggests that over a third of soldiers have recently used amphetamines, highlighting a significant mental health and addiction crisis within the military amid ongoing conflict.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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