“Combat Trauma and Substance Abuse: The Rising Crisis on Ukraine's Front Lines” — what this page in the network covers. In the war in Ukraine, reports have emerged of soldiers on both sides using drugs to treat pain, stay awake, suppress fear, or simply keep functioning. Following combat, these substances can temporarily help to ease feelings of stress and anxiety in a highly volatile environment.
As the conflict continues, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem. It is an issue that authorities are only starting to address, and many fear the repercussions of this substance use will outlast the war itself. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.