'I never thought I'd end up a junkie': More veterans becoming addicted to prescription drugs

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Posted on September 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Updated Monday, Sep 17 at 5:56 PM

With a surge in battlefield injuries has come an increase in substance addictions among U.S. military troops.

A new report from the Institute of Medicine says addictions are increasing in the military and that new approaches are needed to prevent and treat substance abuse. Government numbers show 11 percent of active duty personnel reported misusing prescription drugs.  And almost half are binge drinking .

CBS News' Ines Ferre reports.

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