Sunday, August 17, 2008

REUTERS: ALCOHOL ABUSE AMONG COMBAT VETERANS SHOWS SHARP INCREASE

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A significant number of U.S. veterans back from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan begin abusing alcohol after returning, perhaps to cope with traumatic memories of combat, military researchers said on Tuesday. Younger servicemen and women, those who were previously heavy drinkers, and call-ups from the National Guard and Reserves were the most likely to increase their drinking and to develop alcohol-related problems, according to the study. "Increased alcohol outcomes among...

Continue reading Reuters story here: http://article.wn.com/view/2008/08/13/Alcohol_abuse_rises_among_combat_veterans_study_b/

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