Use of intoxicating substances is prohibited Published March 18, 2010 By Staff Sgt. Phillip Butterfield 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The use of any intoxicating substances other than alcohol, caffeine, tobacco or lawfully-used prescription medications has been banned here and throughout bases in the Pacific. Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, issued a general order prohibiting the use, possession and distribution of Salvia and the intoxicant "spice." The order also addresses inhaling chemicals and abusing over-the-counter medications. "The abuse of these products by military members contradicts the nature of our profession of arms, threatens our military readiness and diminishes our ability to conduct the mission entrusted to us," said Gen. Gary North, PACAF commander. For more information and to see the order in its entirety, Click here.