I'm just all about linking and not saying anything tonight. Still...Your Prozac Army:

One in six American soldiers in Afghanistan and one in eight in Iraq are taking daily doses of prescription antidepressants, sleeping pills or painkillers to help them cope with the stresses of combat, according to figures contained in a US Army mental health advisory team report seen by The Herald.

The findings mean that at least 20,000 troops are on medication such as Prozac or diamorphine while serving in the front line or on equally dangerous convoy escort or driving duties in conflicts where insurgents regularly target the supply chain.

While the vast majority would have been barred automatically from combat roles in earlier wars on medical and safety grounds, the pressure to provide up to 200,000 soldiers at any given time for the two major deployments has led to a relaxation of the rules.

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So a family member has inspired me to look into Chantix. Like most people with a habit, I've reached that point in my life when it is Really Important that I quit smoking. I'm one of those 'serious addicts' and have never been able to make it more than 10 days without a smoke. The longest I've ever gone is when I was in boot, and when I got kicked out of the Corps, well, let's just say that felt like a really good time for some self-destruction, and I lit up again almost right after signing my final papers. The gum never did it for me and that other drug that's been out for a while sounded scary and not too effectual. So what do you all think about Chantix? Anyone tried it? There's a slim chance, poor blogger that I am, I may even qualify for a free trial for a few months. Any advice you can offer is greatly appreciated. Consider this a Smoking Open Thread, where we'd love it for you to share your stories, smoker and nonsmoker alike.