[PA Engineer]

44. The forged documents used incorrect terminology ("physical examination" instead of "medical")

One of the leftest "urban legends" is the constant accusation that "Bush avoided the physical because he was on drugs!".

Back in the early 70's the physical was strictly for health fitness. I understand that substance abuse was not introduced until the early 80's and few tests were available even if it was required prior to this.

Could some other Freepers please help to confirm this?

[claudiustg]

---One of the leftest "urban legends" is the constant accusation that "Bush avoided the physical because he was on drugs!".

Back in the early 70's the physical was strictly for health fitness. I understand that substance abuse was not introduced until the early 80's and few tests were available even if it was required prior to this.

Could some other Freepers please help to confirm this?---

You are correct! In the 70's I remember CID having test kits for the drugs themselves. There were no urine tests. The urine tests were started in the early 80's as a response to cocaine abuse.