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245 10 a| Drug intoxicated irregular fightersh| [electronic resource] :b| complications, dangers, and responses /c| Paul Rexton Kan.;

260 a| [Carlisle, PA] :b| Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College,;

300 a| vii, 43 p. ;c| 23 cm.;

500 a| "March 2008.";

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (p. 35-43).;

505 0 a| Degrees of drug use in contemporary conflicts -- Drug demand among combatants -- Drug supply in contemporary conflicts -- Types of drugs used in contemporary conflicts -- Effects of drug use on the battlefield -- Challenges for conventional militaries -- Responses to drug use by combatants -- Recommendations.;

506 a| Available only to authorized users.;

520 a| The presence of drugged fighters is not unknown in the history of warfare. Yet widespread drug use on the battlefield is now part of protracted conflicts largely fought by nonprofessional combatants that take place in an international system characterized by the process of globalization. From marijuana, khat, hallucinogenic mushrooms, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine to looted pharmaceuticals, irregular fighters have found a ready supply of narcotics to consume for a variety of combat purposes. Such consumption has led to unpredictable fighting, the commission of atrocities, and to the prolongation of internal violence. The presence of intoxicated combatants will continue to be a feature of armed conflict and requires a fuller accounting to adequately prepare policymakers and military planners for future conflicts.;

530 a| Electronic version also available on the SSI website.;

538 a| Mode of access: World Wide Web;

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Drug intoxicated irregular fighters complications, dangers, and responses / Paul Rexton Kan.

Author/creator	Kan, Paul Rexton
Other author	Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Other author	Thomson Gale (Firm)
Format	Electronic
Publication Info	[Carlisle, PA] : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College,
Description	vii, 43 p. ; 23 cm.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Health Reference Center Academic
Subjects	Guerrillas--Drug use. Paramilitary forces--Drug use. Child soldiers--Drug use. Drugs of abuse--Physiological effect.

Contents	Degrees of drug use in contemporary conflicts -- Drug demand among combatants -- Drug supply in contemporary conflicts -- Types of drugs used in contemporary conflicts -- Effects of drug use on the battlefield -- Challenges for conventional militaries -- Responses to drug use by combatants -- Recommendations.
Abstract	The presence of drugged fighters is not unknown in the history of warfare. Yet widespread drug use on the battlefield is now part of protracted conflicts largely fought by nonprofessional combatants that take place in an international system characterized by the process of globalization. From marijuana, khat, hallucinogenic mushrooms, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine to looted pharmaceuticals, irregular fighters have found a ready supply of narcotics to consume for a variety of combat purposes. Such consumption has led to unpredictable fighting, the commission of atrocities, and to the prolongation of internal violence. The presence of intoxicated combatants will continue to be a feature of armed conflict and requires a fuller accounting to adequately prepare policymakers and military planners for future conflicts.
General note	"March 2008."
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 35-43).
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Other forms	Electronic version also available on the SSI website.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2008613158
ISBN	9781584873440
ISBN	1584873442

Drug intoxicated irregular fighters complications, dangers, and responses / Paul Rexton Kan.

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