Alcohol abuse

Alcohol is a drug that affects the functions of the mind as well as the body. It distorts the reasoning and judgement of even the most intelligent people and remains a central theme in a majority of legal incidents throughout the Navy.
Responsible use of alcohol is completely acceptable and many Sailors choose to drink with no impact on their lives or the mission of the Navy. Tragically, there are those who do abuse alcohol. The result is degraded operational readiness, an adverse impact on...