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Summary
Longitudinal data was collected in three time points: a). immediately upon returning from deployment, b). 18-24 months post deployment, and c). six years post deployment. 1,006 Persian Gulf War Veterans were studied to evaluate the use of alcohol and drugs to cope with three symptom clusters of PTSD (i.e., arousal, avoidance, and re-experiencing). PTSD symptoms 18-24 months post deployment were correlated with alcohol use.
Citation
Shipherd, J.C., Stafford, J., & Tanner, L.R. (2005). Predicting alcohol and drug abuse in Persian Gulf War veterans: What role do PTSD symptoms play? Addictive Behaviors, 30, 595-599.