ArticleAddictive behaviors2018
Military status and alcohol problems: Former soldiers may be at greater risk.
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- Exploring Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Substance Dependence and Serious Psychological Distress among US Veterans.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2024Article
- Longitudinal Effects of Military Separation and Mental Health Symptomatology on Substance Use Among a Cohort of Reservists.Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs · 2024Article
- Male sex and hazardous alcohol use following military sexual assault increase suicide risk among US service members and veterans.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2024Article
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- Cannabis Use and Perceptions Among Current and Former Military Service Members.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2023Article
- Drug use over time among never-deployed US Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers: The longitudinal effects of non-deployment emotions and sex.Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress · 2022Article
- Differences in alcohol screening and alcohol problems among United States veterans based on military service history.Psychological services · 2022Article
- Problems With Sleep Are Common and Predict Increased Risk for Alcohol and Drug Use Among Reserve and National Guard Soldiers.Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe goal of this study was to explore differences in alcohol problems as a function of military status (current soldier, previous soldier and civilian spouses), and the possible interaction between sex and military status. We hypothesized that 1) soldiers would be at greater risk for alcohol problems than civilian spouses, and 2) former soldiers would be at greater risk compared to current soldiers.
methodsData were drawn from Operation: SAFETY, a longitudinal study examining physical and mental health among U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers and their partners. The analytic sample included male and female participants who completed both the baseline and first follow-up assessments (N = 772). Negative binomial regression models were used to examine differences between military status group on alcohol problems at follow-up, controlling for sex and alcohol consumption at baseline. Interactions between military status and sex were also examined.
resultsAmong current soldiers, males experienced significantly more alcohol problems compared to women (4.47, 3.46; p = 0.005). Likewise, among previous soldiers, males experienced significantly more alcohol problems compared to women (6.69, 2.92; p = 0.002). Male previous soldiers had significantly more alcohol problems compared to both male current soldiers and male civilian spouses (6.69, 4.47, p = 0.04; 6.69, 3.96; p = 0.02). Among women, there were no significant differences by military status.
conclusionsOur results indicate that male previous soldiers are at greater risk of alcohol problems than both current soldiers and civilian spouses. Health care and service providers should consider screening and monitoring soldiers who separate from the military, as alcohol use may increase.
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