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WAR AND DRUGS: UKRAINE AND RUSSIAN SOLDIERS USE MDMA, AMPHETAMINES, ALCOHOL AND
CANNABIS AS HEALING AND COMBAT TOOLS

by Patricio Liddle


May 20, 2024 2:03 PM | 3 min read



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As the war between Ukraine and Russia grinds on, soldiers on both sides are
increasingly turning to drugs to cope with the profound stress and trauma during
and after frontline combat. Reports indicate that Ukrainian and Russian soldiers
are using substances like alcohol, MDMA, amphetamines and cannabis, underscoring
a troubling trend with historical precedents and the complex role of drugs in
combat zones.


SUBSTANCE USE AMONG UKRAINIAN DEFENDERS

Ukrainian soldiers defending their country from Russia have resorted to drugs
and alcohol to manage the severe psychological toll of the conflict. According
to The Daily Beast, soldiers on the front lines are using MDMA and amphetamines
to endure relentless stress and many continue their substance use after
returning home from combat.

Alcohol, although banned in conflict zones like Donbas, still makes its way to
the front lines through smugglers and off-rotation soldiers. Conversely, many
soldiers purchase banned drugs through online shops allegedly run by the
Ukrainian mafia. Valerii, an Ukrainian soldier consulted by The Daily Beast,
recounted using amphetamines to stay awake during extended rotations, some of
which required up to 25 days without being able to rest. This practice is common
among his peers, he said, with amphetamines costing between $25 and $50 per
gram. 

The dire situation on the Ukrainian front lines contrasts sharply with the
propaganda of national pride in Kyiv. The harsh realities faced by soldiers in
the Donbas region, including the lack of proper medical care, psychological
support and prolonged exposure to combat, have led many to find respite from
trauma and pain in drugs.

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RUSSIA'S AMPHETAMINE-FUELED INFANTRY

The use of drugs among soldiers is not unique to Ukraine. Russian soldiers have
also been reported to use amphetamines. The Royal United Services Institute
found evidence that Russian soldiers, including conscripts and former convicts,
often appear to be “under the influence of amphetamines or other narcotic
substances.” These “disposable infantry” units are sent into combat jacked up on
amphetamines, making them more aggressive and less concerned with the risks – a
tactic not new to warfare but still controversial and unethical.


CANNABIS LEGISLATION OFFERS RELIEF FOR UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS

In response to the mental health crisis among soldiers, Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a medical cannabis bill in February 2024. The
legislation aims to provide relief for those suffering from war-induced PTSD and
other conditions. This move follows the Ukrainian Parliament’s approval of the
bill, which is expected to allow the legal prescription and increased access to
cannabis in the near future as an effort to offer veterans safer alternatives to
more potent substances.


BALANCING ETHICAL CONDEMNATION AND HEALING POTENTIAL

As the war continues, addressing the dual role of drugs in war requires a
pragmatic and human rights-focused approach. While it’s crucial to condemn the
immoral use of drugs as tools for encouraging violence and inhumane practices,
it is also key to recognize and harness their potential to alleviate the
physical and mental suffering caused by war.

Read next: Weed, War And Taboo In Ukraine: ‘Whoever Wants To Sell You Marijuana
Is Going To Scam You’

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