Sunday, April 22
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Why Are We Drugging Our Soldiers?

This article was fascinating. I highly recommend that you read it.

The basic argument was that our government is providing stimulents like Adderall and Ritalin to our troops. These drugs release norepinephrine, which helps facilitate memory formation. We’re giving soldiers drugs that help create deep, lasting memories and then sending them into combat.

My illustration, a pill-grenade, visually ties together chemicals with the potential damage they contain, both right now and at some point in the future. 

10 Minutes