Speculation contrasting experiences of World War II and U.S. servicemen of the Vietnam era in Southeast Asia.
Clinical experience with veterans leads to the speculation that there was deliberate promotion of drug use during the Vietnam War which may account for the markedly greater drug addiction evident in comparing Vietnam and World War II veterans. Returning home within a few days of combat rather than slowly by sea may have removed an opportunity to discuss and reflect on war experiences.
Knox
W J
WJ
Department of Veterans Affairs, Biloxi, MS 39531.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012931:Social Environment; D012932:Social Facilitation; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology*; D014744:Vietnam; D014857:Warfare