"The Parachute Regiment demands, and gets, high standards from its soldiers which are not compatible with drug misuse, " Lt Col Gibson said.

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Particularly for women raising families, there is often tension between the demands of a career and family responsibilities which can result in women stepping back from the more high profile jobs in their companies.

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