Deployment-Related Military Sexual Trauma Predicts Heavy Drinking and Alcohol Problems Among Male Reserve and National Guard Soldiers

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Military sexual trauma is associated with negative physical, mental, and behavioral consequences. This study had 248 male Reserve and National Guard Soldiers complete questionnaires regarding their experiences of military sexual trauma and alcohol problems. Results revealed that the rate of military sexual trauma was high among the sample, and it was associated with frequent heavy drinking and alcohol problems.

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Fillo, J., Heavey, S. C., Homish, D. L., Homish, G. G. (2017). Deployment-Related Military Sexual Trauma Predicts Heavy Drinking and Alcohol Problems Among Male Reserve and National Guard Soldiers. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 42, 111-119. doi:10.1111/acer.13528