Navy SEALs talk publicly about drug abuse in the ranks

One of the most honored and respected segments of the U.S. military is battling an enemy within. For the first time, Navy SEALs are talking publicly about drug abuse in the ranks. David Martin is investigating this.
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[@ryanjohnson7729]

Some of the most dangerous men on earth are saying "we need help" Let that sink in. I'm just a regular veteran though, I have nothing but respect for those in special operations. May the Seals get what they need to overcome this.

[@matthewneddeau7993]

No such thing as a regular veteran, pal. You served the country.

[@BLVCKSCORP]

Yeah don't you dare underrate your service sir

[@archimusprime2400]

You know there were a few SEALs in that meeting sweating bullets.

[@SASMADBRUV7]

They were probably sweating bullets anyway because of the drugs

[@reggierico]

I'm from Coronado and have had many SEAL friends over the years. I am also a former 10 year AFSOC operator. One observation that I've seen over and over is that as SEALS (and other groups, Delta, SF, Rangers, CCT) get older, as their down range deployments become more frequent, their bodies begin to break down, physically. Injuries, stress fractures, fractured disks, etc, etc, really starts to take a toll. I've been a proponent for a 15 year retirement program for special operators for years and think there is real data to make that a realistic choice. Many guys just can't physically make it to 20 years and then have to rely on VA disability which is a fraction of an active duty retirement.

[@jfkst1]

This is a completely overlooked issue that hurts retention IMO. SOF operators brutalize their bodies. Making it 20 years in an operational capacity is a challenge. I was an 18C from 2007 to 2012 and from training alone I had a herniated disc in my back, torn labrum in my shoulder, and a broken ankle. It is common and expected to perform with injuries plenty of other guys dealt with worse. Physical health was a major factor in leaving the Army. I simply couldn't perform at the same level and pain management was becoming problematic.

[@ed1658]

Tier 1 oughta be 12 years. Givem incentives to stay in if they can, of course.

[@RustCole01]

Ya know, I can understand the concern, but it bothers me that the commander that was speaking was framing it as a personal betrayal. I lost a half dozen friends to OD's before I finished my first year away at college. Drug addiction is not a single premeditated choice. It typically starts with either a legal prescription or self medicating for an immediate problem, whether it's physical pain or mental distress. I think it is sad that men who are operating at the highest levels of the military are being judged for drug abuse. Especially in this day and age, when we know so much more about drug addiction and the circumstances that drive it. I would think this story could be used for the much better purpose of pointing out that even the most respected and arguably, disciplined, members of our country are struggling with this problem. Which should allow people to reconsider this notion of punishing drug use and trying to treat it. I don't want to see any of these men get arrested, go to jail or even pay a fine, and I especially don't want it to follow them around the rest of their lives. These people deserve help, not our judgment and indignation.

[@L0j1k]

That's a great idea.

[@Susitna_Salli]

what is an AFSOC operator?

[@willthewild]

For a unit that prides itself on being secretive ..Navy SEALs really love to talk.

[@aaronscott4984]

The only real secretive unit in the Military is the Army Special Forces Detachment Delta

[@alekferna6760]

Raiders are very secret too.

[@Lupinthe3rd.]

Navy sqeauls a Marine friend of mine dubbed them

[@SortaDopeIGuess]

KingDT2007 Tell your friend to say it to an active Navy seals face. Especially team 6 , they luv tuff guys like your friend.

[@willb8684]

@@alekferna6760 no doubt

[@KevinCummingsFitness]

Sleeping 4 hours a night and training 20 hours a day, well yeah. They all are on drugs

[@RainMan221]

This drugging and all hippie BS started just 4-5 years ago in spec ops

[@chillbill1687]

That's there buds training I believe ur talking about and there is no drugs allowed at all In buds .

[@crashburn3292]

"How can you decide to do drugs. How can you do that to us?" - What an incredibly ignorant statement. Why would young men who endure many injuries, crippling anxiety, stress or PTSD, war injuries, watching their friends die and maimed do drugs? Gee, it's a mystery. - This guy reminds me of my stepfather who kicked his 16 yr old out of his house for smoking pot, while he was a 2-3 martini a night drinker.

[@tbhfm2691]

They are all peacetime pogs, none of them have seen combat since 2017

[@RainMan221]

Are you stupid or something?... Jocko , Andy, and people of their batches never did drugs

[@solomonstello]

@@RainMan221 good point.

[@keklol3725]

@@RainMan221 they probably take performance-enhancing drugs

[@unpoc7863]

@@RainMan221 not everyone is like jocko and andy lol

[@goodfortune5480]

If you've ever been to a recovery meeting or AA, it's mostly all veterans. There's probably some secret reason behind it unknown to man.

[@beachtroll4023]

That's just messed up.. THANKS TO ALL VETS FOR DOIN SERVICE

[@MsRotorwings]

I don’t think it’s a secret as to why they use drugs and end up in NA or AA.

[@anamericanman]

maybe between the demands of being defacto assassins, and the type of men that chase extremes, and extreme highs, this is somewhat predictable?

[@doodlegoose2262]

Aaron Scott you think it wasn’t a problem, it’s only in the 9 years that it’s become popular for MSM to judge everyone and air out everyone’s dirty laundry. But I do agree, the Seals are the epitome of Alpha male, to think that there is nothing you can’t do, no target you can’t reach. They are in the highest risk job possible, he’ll just to become on is detrimental to ones health.

[@daltonater1212]

Aaron Scott, oh yeah? How long have you been a delta or SF? You don't know anything dude

[@adamhonestyanddecency5054]

"...extremes, and extreme highs..." Yep. Exactly.

[@ID-8491]

@@daltonater1212 SEALs are Navy not SF. The only SF in the US military are Army.

[@HighTreason007]

John Wiseman you're wrong. They are considered a tier-1 spec op group. Where you getting your info from? Army green beret, Delta Force, USMC Marine Raiders, Navy Seals, and AF PJs are all special forces. Recon marines and the 75th Ranger Regiment are considered tier-2 special forces. You're wrong.

[@michaeltete6010]

Some call it hell week, while others call it adderall week :)

[@LIBERALGUNSMOKER]

Lmao

[@TheSubieFan]

Maybe but the cardiac affects of addy might not be worth it.

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

James Holt adderal is more like meth. Just not as dirty. But you get the same Damn feeling

[@john-carlosynostroza]

I love how they ask, why do these guys use drugs? The same reason the general population uses them. Tons of different reasons... People use drugs for all sorts of issues from having fun, to psychological issues, to pressure and stress, to just plain old stupidity, to other addictions that blah blah blah. Lots of people like using drugs. These are just guys who signed up to be soldiers. It's not like they are from another planet. Yeah, they have some special skills blah blah blah. They are still human DNA and harder drugs they may like them and they may use them regardless of consequences. I mean, is it really a surprise that guys generally in their mid-20s are using drugs? Especially guys with high testosterone who tend to have huge egos. And yes, I know a handful of seals personally and they are all what the general population would consider egomaniacs. There are also many other things including intelligent, fit, committed Etc.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Gary Thompson No , no they don’t.

[@mykolayefimenko6949]

why video is 2 seconds longer than it should be?

[@QuadzillaThaGoat]

Mykola Yefimenko exquisite comment sir

[@supadupairishboi]

Mykola Yefimenko LMAO

[@creedlang419]

Mykola Yefimenko I saw that

[@josiahbeltran4348]

3

[@matthewhirschhorn8060]

Because drugs r bad

[@moncorp1]

Alcohol has been a major part of the seal culture since its inception. Drugs are just a modern out cursor of that.

[@javierharth3647]

Yeah 60 year old modern version. I remember my father having army surplus Amphetamine tablets made in the USA.

[@edmunddobry3966]

Well said!

[@willb8684]

or any combat MOS

[@lynnconley3994]

Why are drugs necessary? These SEALs are the best of the best! I'm '73 don't drink or smoke .I not a tea totaler & do enjoy my plpe.

[@goyonman9655]

Alcohol is a drug

[@jordanaug81]

It's like any other high speed occupation, drugs will always find their way in to try to fill the gaps between action & adrenalin.

[@9PQ974]

It is could be also probably because we are demanding inhumane results from a human being who deserves better

[@9PQ974]

A Special Forces operator is not a machine that an armchair expert has to remote control for his / her objectives. They are a professional and have to be respected accordingly. Sometimes things will not work or mistakes will be made. It has to accepted with respect , dignity and a belief that the professional did his best.

[@1truthbegettingtold275]

@@9PQ974 Exactly, we cannot expect them to be sober Joes or to just develop alcoholism. I know for a fact cannabis is not used by them widely due to it staying i system too long. Where cocaine more fits their adrenaline energy bill, while leaving system in 4 days to a week. Cannabis should be the primary drug of choice above alcohol, right below caffeine. Only used meditatively.

[@brettubaldi5805]

on BBC o BBC in hgh h hgh G hgh hgh hgh

[@brettubaldi5805]

N nnn no

[@ryanj7517]

In my experience with fellow veterans they get done with the mission set, go home and find themselves either not wanting to feel anything, or, create chaos to work a problem. Sometimes, they turn to drugs to get the feeling of that “high” they were getting in operational status. Some of course never turn to substances and some do. When they do they generally have addictive type, obsessive personality types and are their own worst critic. It can be a dangerous situation. Doesn’t make them bad guys, they are just stuck in an unfortunate situation. That fight or flight being engaged all the time does have some serious repercussions.

[@jaybaughn8090]

This is not baseball, nor football, It's War. Gentlemen who keep us safe, continue to do so please, and what a coincidence not one mention of performance-enhancing drugs, for Olympic level soldiers. Myself and our country asked you to do whatever it takes to keep us safe, and thank you for all that you do!

[@abbynady]

drugs never good..

[@lapinchechismosa]

They don’t keep us safe, they engage in coups

[@lapinchechismosa]

You have no thought process of any kind; countries protect their country by defending their land, not by invading other countries for oil

[@runnin_myles8098]

Testosterone and HGH should be administered to theses guys by a doctor from a safe stand point

[@runnin_myles8098]

But not during selection

[@ericabridges9546]

well..it may be a sure sign that our warriors are suffering and like the treatment of any disease this issue needs to be approached with compassion and not punishment...I am just sayin..

[@tylerm7300]

Rigorous job. Soldier's have always been on something.

[@mobilelegendspublicenemyxo4315]

Ain't nothing new but they wanna BLAME PEOPLE IN THE POOR NEIGHBORHOODS.. BUT THE DRUG KING PINS LIVES IN A NICE HOUSE AND YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW

[@10-AMPM-01]

Here's what the commander had to say "they think it's okay because, they've seen other people do it. They think their team mates won't turn them in. They think it's kinda a cool thing to do. But, they think it's okay." It's not because of stress, or pain, that they're abusing alcohol, opiates, stimulants, and depressants. It's all about the job, ask any pilot that's flown a 13 hour combat mission. The boredom is real.

[@Odin31b]

Wow, perfectly put..

[@iDropPhats]

“How do you decide... that it’s ok to do drugs...” Well Mr. Seal, I smoke a fatty and realize I feel great. I mean there’s nothing else to it really.

[@pper79]

Navy Seals have an extremely stressful and traumatizing job, how else do you expect these guys to cope under those circumstances?

[@linusmlgtips2123]

Jean-Paul Nederland That is an excuse

[@MX-gl2mv]

The same way countless clean SEALs have done so in the past and the present.

[@robertford8476]

Green berets conduct close to 80% of special operations for the U.S. and we don’t have a drug problem. That’s a garbage excuse.

[@kittysch2]

Alway an excuse. And so do a lot of other humans

[@damienholland8103]

That's the dumbest thing I've read today, lol. These guys need to be in top form. Surely there are healthier ways to reduce their stress.

[@charlesshelton7989]

Drug abuse has been happening all around the military for decades. My old Security Forces Squadron kicked out over twenty airmen in a year for alcohol related incidents and drug abuse.

[@chrisw5953]

wtf. everyone does dope we just don't hear about it. how many politicians yall think do drugs?

[@johnmitchell8487]

That makes it okay?

[@donjuan69420]

John Mitchell yeah there is really nothing bad about it, the only reason its illegal is because the cartel is making billions.

[@ForzaWiz11]

Nah bro, don't fuck with cocaine. Don't fuck with any drugs, except.... marijuana. It's safe, and there's increasing studies every day that prove it. However if you're a spec ops member you should stay clean.

[@robertsmith5744]

Chris Wilson And, Yes the civilian contractors use and sell drugs, too. Manly in the aviation maintenance, areas! Pre-employment urine tests, and that's it. Overseas, no more drug tests. Urine tests? Try hair tests, too!

[@jeffboone2445]

I'm all for random testing for all politicians.

[@James_Edward59]

These guys all have strong type a personalities and that’s what makes them more susceptible to drug use is their personality and you can’t change that about them because that’s exactly what it takes to pass buds and become a SEAL.

[@steveclarkson8134]

Addictive personality disorder is the number one reasonality for this. The same reason they love to be the best they also love to be on the edge!! Drugs push the edge and sometimes you just need something to push the edge and see what’s further I feel it’s part of the mindset needed to do this type of job also lends itself to a mindset that wants to push the boundaries as far as you can

[@jeddy_bravo]

Yep. Always finding the rush

[@wilsonblauheuer6544]

if alcohol is considered okay, why are they surprised when some decide to try a different high?

[@huntertreadaway5760]

As long as they’re out there making the world a safer place, who cares? Look at what these men have accomplished. And there are so many more high profile missions that we don’t know about. These guys are heroes, heroes who do our bidding for us so that we never face the evil they face. Whether a drug issue is present or not is none of our business. These guys deserve our support.

[@adampaape6894]

Absolutely well spoken Sir. Thank You. You get it. Unfortunately doofus society doesn't.

[@justaguy4real]

No worse than alcohol abuse which is much more prevailent than drugs period.

[@karenhudson4263]

You don't rat out your brothers. You get them the help they need. Quietly and professionally. By doing this expose, you are defaming the entire intrepid elite force.

[@kennethbautista3456]

This is a on going problem since I know of my brother came back messed up .

[@canecorsomolosser3294]

As a civilian I must trust our military for defense, not some sort of killer that is high and far from reality. It's a shame to yourself, you're family, friends, but most of all the people that you work with. To be honest, these guys should be punished firm and should never ever have a gun anymore or a job at police, military, security, that kind of jobs. Bringing your own life in discredit is one thing, but also being on battlefield with an unstable person??????? I hope the bigger group that doesn't react, stands up and show what's honorable. Together against a few, you're always stronger. Respect to those who do this without drugs 🙏 instead of breing colleagues in danger!

[@jeremydrewry6717]

So they didn’t kick dude out the first time he popped hot for Coke?!?! Damn, guess the infantry has higher standards.

[@HurricaneGaming509]

The military invests millions of dollars per Special Operations gunfighter. If they kicked them out so easily, it would be money wasted

[@homermcclain7694]

Do not use. You let your team mates down.keep your head in the game.even if the job sucks.i have a friend who was a seal.this is a fact of life.trust in the soilders friends team members beside you to have your back.i thank god these men are out there .

[@StriderCX]

Do you guys think it's PTSD based? Taking life must be a heavy job.

[@dt2504]

Why would performance enhancements be banned and not allowed? Wouldn’t you want your team to do everything it takes to be the best and perform optimally? I get how some recreational drugs shouldn’t be allowed as it would hinder their judgment and motivation, but anything that enhances performance should not be tested for.

[@alfarouqaminufor3892]

Because even PEDS/analbolic steroids can compromise your decision making. There are psychological side effects to certain performance enhancing drugs.

[@montanatony5838]

To work at McDonalds you have to have a U/A to work at Wal-Mart you have to have a U/A, BUT politicians don't have to take one, most police agencies don't have random U/A's and obviously these news outlets have no U/A's, oh and in Oklahoma teachers don't have U/A's (not even preemployment drug screens). It's funny a few seals see drug use or hear about it and all of the sudden they are ashamed of being a seal! This is a hit piece on our military is all it is..... I can't stand CBS,

[@elchucofried5683]

Richard Hayes a lot of police agencies have random testing

[@MP-db9sw]

steroids and speeds are rampant in police and military organizations

[@knsmith8855]

Military does ua and ppl still use drugs in the military.

[@patmccormick9972]

NO ONE SHOULD BE FORCED TO TAKE A RANDOM UA. 4TH AMENDMENT.

[@Oymmit]

Amen

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

blown WAY out of proportion

[@MiClLC]

Nah, just the tip of the iceberg. Every now an then you'll hear a news article about some special forces guys getting popped in big time drug running and dealing. I feel like special operations is where criminals go to learn how to be better criminals.

[@god5535]

"blown"

[@f_alcon2903]

God 😩

[@natenelsonof86]

When they do test positive then what? Those men are to valuable to give up

[@angel_machariel]

About 15 years ago or so the Navy SEALS took the decision to be engaged in intensive exposure in the media. Before those times they were vehemently against it whilst other branches were open or moderately open to it. And ever since the SEALS came out in the open, I noticed how childish, immature, selfish and aggressive they are. I blame the leadership. From experience the truth is that Army leadership is slightly more forgiving and communicate a little better, which results in soldiers feeling less pushed to the edge.

[@davesmith7626]

A little cheech and Chong never hurt anyone lol

[@bomgodd]

Kicked off the teams but not BOOTED FROM THE NAVY?!?!?

[@xSGTxPEPPERx]

That's how it is in the Army. Test positive in a ODA or in Regiment and just get sent to a line unit in the "big army"

[@Glrk10]

Why not just get rid of anyone testing positive? It’s not like there are not plenty of people waiting to step into their shoes.

[@ryanbattles1926]

your going to tell someone that pays the ultimate price what they can and can't do?? smh

[@Aristocratic13]

Why not?

[@allstateitsinyourhands9765]

Sounds like privilege too me white boy

[@joelvoss1226]

You can't do what they do while on drugs. Not for long anyway. Why? Same reason a professional car racer can't. Think about it.

[@The-Warrior-Optimist]

Ryan Battles They have regulations like any other job. Every other branch is held to the same standards. You don't get to do whatever you want because you qualify for a specific unit.

[@damienholland8103]

They're affecting their combat readiness, duh.

[@samlodestro2850]

You want mortals to perform superhuman tasks? They need an artificial edge. Steroids and amphetamines are essentials if you want warfighters to perform at their best.

[@trllwv]

Ok crackhead

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

I’m just hear to read all the “Operator” comments. Just to be clear everyone here is SEAL or SF, correct?

[@gaoxiaen1]

How prevalent? It's growing. A good way to avoid answering the question.

[@AlexCausey]

The moral of the story is to ask Trump to consider low level air strikes in every country pumping illicit drugs into the U.S..!

[@andrewiida9507]

Cmon. After all they do for us - you know, chasing and killing the absolute worst the world has to offer, the least we can do is let em chill out how they want... as a taxpayer I say if they can handle the work load, the drugs is the least of my worries.

[@R9dyhQ.RDPD99yF0gDmSZqC]

A problem to be dealt with.

[@mosquitoinmagicjohnsonshouse]

How do you decide to choose drugs…. That man has never been addicted to anything.

[@KathrineJKozachok]

Guys, we love you. You don't need to be super heroes or super human; just do your best. Drugs make you weaker in every way. They will hurt you, your family, your teamates . . . There is no honor, courage or lasting help in drugs. When you feel like you need to lean on something, lean on Jesus.

[@SydneyCarton2085]

Don't they have Special Forces Operating Units on some sort of stims for long missions? I mean, they have certain reconnaissance pilots on stims. I suppose the administration and control of the doses should allow for units to recuperate and reach neuro-chemical (and physical) homeostasis after some rest. Hitler had his troops on pervatin (methamphetamines) and they clearly had an advantage although he made the mistake of not allowing them to rest by alternating regiments. Special Ops Units are on short spurt missions that will probably not have them experience burnout from being awake for a few days at a time and possibly without food. There is, without a doubt, some performance advantages to some drugs although they should not be allowed to use them for recreational purposes if on active duty. I abstain from drinking coffee when training for a 5k and the day that I use it is only on race day. I regularly break my PRs on race days when drinking coffee. But this is not the Olympics, peoples lives are at stake so I imagine that any drug taken during an operation, and maybe even any supplementation building up to it (EPO and steroids), may be reasonable as long as a soldiers health is not permanently compromised. I dunno.

[@dabadc]

Some popped for heroine. That ain't gonna help anybody.

[@Mr-ep2qi]

They need Michael Jordan to come do a talk “stop it, get some help” ! That one McDonald’s ad is why I stayed off drugs as a kid lol

[@deltalima5806]

The unedited version not released to the public went something like "You F***** Dirtbags!!" HAHA

[@alexgonzalezMI]

Its a high risk high reward mind set. Your not gonna make them stop, its apart of what makes them awesome. its not awesome to do drugs, but its that mindset that drives them the way it does.

[@wastbs]

Test the Leaders/Politicians.

[@Bababui69]

The poor leadership is why we smoked meth. Being treated like an animal needlessly because a Chief wants to become a senior chief. Working 3 days in a row twice a week sometimes. Be sick from the jp5 in the water and food poisoning all the time....

[@zeusthegod480]

Drug test the Congress and Senate..

[@accannabis1530]

it's a career killer to narc on your brothers... and an act of TREASON.

[@youlostabetwithsatanandnow8592]

AMEN!!

[@jaimepatino1382]

Patient's with schizophrenia taking antipsychotics had a 308% increased colon cancer risk

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

I know people in the services of more then 1 branch, they drink, smoke cigars and perhaps weed to mellow out, but more than 1 has seen a loved one go down the ugly path, from drinking your sorrows to junk that rots and kills you,

[@babychuma1]

Remember the good old days when SEALs were the "silent warriors"? Can't flip on the tv without seeing one or hearing there's a new "tell all" book.

[@jebbus8387]

That’s what happens when they are launched into stardom and I too would try to capitalize on how popular they are if I were one

[@ChrisXCXCX]

Cope from killing. You put humans in war what do you expect.

[@MichaelWolf940]

Well I guess that's how they stay wired & constantly up.

[@jebbus8387]

Young men while in there peak can on go on for so long before wearing down. They signed/volunteered to become a SEAL and when you have these high expectations from certain individuals it puts pressure to fulfill those needs some way

[@f42un84u]

Why is this not being said to the public as well? From their families!

[@brt-jn7kg]

I have no respect for these individuals at all. I'm not condoning drug use in any way shape or form but going outside of the chain of command to air the dirty laundry against your fellow and former team members is an affront to everyone who's taking the oath and put on the uniform. You're not even man enough to let them see your face and hear your words I believe that's pretty much the definition of a coward when you're hiding casting stones.

[@djjmciv]

When I was in BUDs my roommate showed me where other guys buried their steroids out on the beach. Literally there were dozens of rocks with different markings that people had buried their drugs under. He pointed at a couple of symbols and said those rocks are available. Even offered to sell me a few if I "forgot to bring mine." Best laugh I had the whole time.

[@toaster576]

Joseph M. Clark IV did you make it?

[@comewithsigns]

Don't fall for his bullshit ^^^ class number or bust

[@toaster576]

comewithsigns I assumed he didn't lol

[@gregh7400]

Yeah, I remember back during the Civil War when I was in the Union Cavalry, we and the horses were all on drugs.

[@UnknownPerson-ef1bw]

Joseph M. Clark IV: Stop dry snitching. Keep your mouth shut

[@parkjihoon394]

They’re silent about the widespread atrocities and mutilations- which is clearly a reflection of one’s character- but they are angry about some falling into substance use which is not, and talk about it as if it is...

[@kingmason6870]

Why is this discussion even taking place...its like any other job if you test dirty your done unless your being prescribed meds by the doctor

[@FlyAgaric525]

Uh, DesoxyEphedrine (MethylAmphetamine) was created to help those in these stressful types of lifestyles. I do not see a problem for Amphetamine usage in the military or any other duty.

[@alterrill5446]

back in the in the late 60's and 70's amphetamines was used by many UDT and Seals. most of us got our wife's and girlfriends to share their diet pills.

[@douglaskirbyl4684]

God bless Captain Sands and his men. They have a real tough job.

[@friscostreetstories5403]

This commander isn't thinking realistically.

[@thebluehotel426]

Is this recreational or pain or performance?

[@shonemumy]

In the United States military, modafinil has been approved for use on certain Air Force missions, and it is being investigated for other uses.[18] As of November 2012, modafinil is the only drug approved by the Air Force as a "go pill" for fatigue management.[19] The use of dextroamphetamine (a.k.a., Dexedrine) is no longer approved.[19] sooooo...whats the actual news here?

[@lauranceboyd6365]

Nothing wrong with a joint but as a member of the military it is your job to follow the orders of those appointed over you. Respect your authority and save those j's for when you get out.

[@user-tg2fh6uz8s]

(Social experiment) for all military legalize the herb for 1 week and compare crime rate and all around PT, encourage no alcohol. Guarantee you domestic violence won't be heard of just huge profits at your local PX.

[@DeepVerma728]

OTH out of the military. No tolerence for drug use. People have been kicked out for less.

[@whiskeybuck8985]

Let them do drugs for christ sake

[@berhaneboyiskinder98]

irony. manya wars have started over drugs yet the soldiers aren't allowed to sample what they army brings back, after their life was on the line bringing that sh*t back!

[@yellowhammer4747]

AMEN. FACTS!

[@bonushuntersentertainment]

1 answer. Mental Health, Money Issues, and Physical/Mental Anguish.

[@jonathanmosher72]

2:30 He probably needs to do some Adderall during intense training and some heroin after it's done. He'd be like "Okay, now I get it"

[@jimmyboudreau4207]

Yes we had drugs in our unit and I did a few of them but we just didn't talk about it or snitch about it

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

To all Frogmen! Past,present and future. Don't rat on your brothers!. If you need help get it. But, don't think you are better than your team mates.

[@ushockey08]

Lmao at all the butthurt Navy Seals in the comments. Folks this is the one and only time a youtube comment section is LEGITIMATELY filled with real Navy Seals. I can literally smell the hair gel and book deals.

[@chuckmiller5763]

SO what, does it interfere with their mission? Leave them alone.

[@stonerman15]

I don’t see a problem.

[@LC-in5or]

They always have the same 3 "seals" for these little interviews.

[@miketom1570]

How do you decide its OK for you to mandate vaccines?

[@clemsin]

Marijuana isn’t a drug

[@jasonsingh8591]

It’s funny how this sound so fake but the host is serious as fk lol

[@mrmagelacuttie6597]

Here's the real problem! If your a seal on mission and your captured. Your gona be interrogated.you may be tough the first few days and not brake. BUT if you are on heroine an they see you withdrawing they got you! You'll give up your moma for a fix once the withdrawals get real bad. So he will definitely give up information!

[@birdtopaz5627]

Mr Magelacuttie Very true, heroin and opiates in general, as well as barbiturates, shouldn't be allowed to Special Forces. But off-mission, I certainly think they should be allowed marijuana and even naturally-occuring substances like coca leaf.

[@iamaslayerbruh1181]

I think the real problem is your English skills

[@mr.lovell3645]

Sinjinbin 64 you mean the guy who was crucified? I think you should look up the historical punishment that is crucifixion....its really bad... I know what you were trying to convey but that stuff is grotesque bro

[@Gamebreaker08]

That’s why no Seal has ever been captured.

[@HurricaneGaming509]

Name one SEAL thats sold nuclear codes for heroin

[@1969CampEvans]

Easy problem to address.

[@NicholasWingComposer]

Could fraudulent medical documentation to enable the evasion of required drug & alcohol testing for national security sensitive U.S. Navy SEALs, Department of Defense personnel and other critical federal personnel become a potential concern? What was the value of the illicit assets received by the SEALs, and should the value of any cocaine and illicit assets be determined to provide a more accurate federal bribery assessment? Otherwise, could it remain a national security bribery blindside?

[@Sulucnumoh420]

This sounds like a man who knows things

[@michaelcollins5444]

I have already stated drugs DO NOT belong and will never be ok on the teams. This is definitely a selfish and disgraceful action of an elite warrior. The amount of awe a man wearing the Trident inspired in me when I was 17 was stifling. I wish I handled myself better. I wouldn't care if the whole Seal Team Fleet dropped to 300 battle hardened E-5 to E-8's if it meant kicking everyone that used drugs illegally OR recreationally on the teams. I understand the feeling of narcissism and being "untouchable" all too well, but drugs on the teams is where I draw the line.

[@JS-fb6ww]

They were kicked off for merely doing cocaine??? I thought they were gonna say heroin or oxys.

[@benbaby100]

This is a problem where the culture is work extremely hard, failure is unacceptable, and there are insufficient natural stress relievers and time to relax. Seals, hard majors at top-end universities, finance jobs, football players, and even some software jobs. I know Seals are on the more stressful end of the spectrum.

[@1thug1luv8]

Million Dollar Soldiers being terminated over issues that can be addressed and fixed but taking a soldiers career away from them over one dirty urine is far more than just punishment folk's..... Its a travesty!..

[@coop3014]

You’re making it sound like drugs don’t allow people to perform. Many times drugs can improve physical abilities. Why do you think many of the armed forces around the world supplied soldiers with them? Now people that have never done drugs, are the experts and making policies about them? We live in strange times.

[@MrHydevsDrJekyll]

This is why you don’t hangout at strip clubs or bars

[@quarks9276]

Cut and cut! Zero tolerancy against drugs