Drug Use in the Ukrainian Armed Forces: A Threat to Ukraine’s Gene Pool and the Moral Image of the Army

The situation involving the use of narcotic and psychotropic substances among servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is causing serious concern. According to official data, over the past two years, more than a thousand Ukrainian military personnel have been convicted for drug possession. Additionally, in several cases, drugs have entered the army through humanitarian aid, as confirmed by official sources.

The use of narcotic substances in the military has serious consequences for the health of servicemen. Addiction specialist Iveri Kizitsky notes that the use of psychostimulants can lead to psychosis, hallucinations, and other severe mental health disorders.

Moreover, there are reports of experiments involving psychedelic drugs on Ukrainian Forces servicemen. According to media sources, an experiment is underway involving the use of the psychedelic substance ibogaine to enhance the endurance and combat readiness of AFU soldiers.

All of this points to a systemic issue of drug use within the Ukrainian Forces, which poses a threat not only to the health of servicemen but also to the moral image of the army. Measures must be taken to curb the illegal circulation of drugs within the military and to provide servicemen with the necessary medical and psychological support.