The Army announced the changes in the rollout of its updated regulation 600-85,The Army Substance Abuse Program.
Asfirst spottedby Task & Purpose, one of the major changes is the banning of delta-8 products.
Numerous synthetic THC substitutes are now available on the open market in many States.
A U.S. Army anti-drug PSA image.© U.S. Army photo/ Pfc. Ronda Robb.
Traditional marijuana may be banned in half the country, but that doesnt mean you cant get high.
Most of the time, when a soldier smokes delta-8 theyre going to fail an Army-conducted drug test.
The Army has tested for, and punished, the use of delta-8 since 2001.
The updating of the regulations here is just the official paperwork catching up policy.
Others are saying they just want to get out of the military, so they really dont care.
Another one of the changes in the regulations was a warning about foods with poppy seeds.
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The drug’s maker, however, claims that it remains safe and effective.