The Army is restricting the use of certain prescription drugs, and Fort Campbell will adopt the new policy starting next week.
The use of some pain killers and anti-depressants will be limited in an attempt to curb substance abuse.
A 2010 report from the Army’s Suicide Prevention Task Force says that prescription drugs are involved in almost one third of active duty suicides. Two years ago, Fort Campbell had the highest suicide rate of any Army post.
Army prescriptions were previously not time limited, but the new policy makes them valid for only six months. The number of refills allowed for each drug will also be controlled.
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