This revision is from 2010/10/04 13:11. You can Restore it.
So, there are substances that are completely unlike previously illegal drugs (Savlia Divinorum) and there are legal substances that are like the illegal ones (such as JWH-018, a molecule that works the cannabinoid receptors without being the outlaweed delta9-THC, the active ingredient in Marijuana).
These may be legal for civilians. Good for them, who says the government ever had a right to make the use of these substances illegal in the first place?
However, AR 600-85 was intelligently updated with the following careful words to make sure that no soldier would be legally exercising this loophole. The following Is from PDF page 38, section 4-2, paragraph p:
"In addition, this regulation prohibits Soldiers from using Hemp or products containing Hemp oil. It also prohibits using the following substances for the purpose of inducing excitement, intoxication, or stupefaction of the central nervous system. This provision is not intended to prohibit the otherwise lawful use of alcoholic beverages.
- Controlled substance analogues (designer drugs).
- Chemicals, propellants, or inhalants (huffing).
- Dietary supplements that are banned by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
- Prescription or over-the-counter drugs and medications (when used in a manner contrary to their intended medical purpose or in excess of the prescribed dosage).
- Naturally occurring substances (to include but not limited to Salvia Divinorum, Jimson Weed, and so forth)."
So there you go. They "outsmarted" you again.
Might as well just save it for retirement.