VHA/DOD PERFORMANCE MEASURES

We cannot ascribe to Congress an intention to include the use of tobacco within the meaning of the phrase "abuse of alcohol or drugs" in 38 U.S.C. §§ 105(a), 1110, and 1131, as amended by section 8052 of the OBRA, while 38 U.S.C. § 1715 permits VA to furnish tobacco for use by VA hospital and domiciliary patients. ................
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