Description/Abstract
Traumatic military service experience can lead to increased alcohol consumption among veterans, who may use alcohol as a form of self-medication. Veterans with a psychiatric disorder or traumatic brain injury are more likely than nonveterans to be daily drinkers. Non-combat and combat veterans without a PD or TBI are less likely than nonveterans to be daily drinkers.
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Document Type
Research Brief
Keywords
military service, veterans, alcohol, alcohol consumption
Disciplines
Other Psychiatry and Psychology | Other Public Health
Date
7-23-2020
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Acknowledgements
The authors thank Megan Ray and Shannon Monnat for edits on an earlier version of this brief.
Recommended Citation
London, Andrew S.; Wilmoth, Janet M.; Oliver, William J.; and Hausauer, Jessica A., "The Influence of Military Service Experiences on Current and Daily Drinking" (2020). Population Health Research Brief Series. 23.
https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/23
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