Resilience as a Moderating Factor between Stress and Alcohol-Related Consequences in the Army National Guard

Alcohol-related consequences, such as hangovers and headaches after drinking, regrettable sexual situations, physical fights, conflict with family, drinking and driving, loss of memory, and being late for duty are all possible outcomes when people abuse alcohol. This study examined the likelihood of these consequences occurring in the context of low, medium, or high stress and low, medium, and high resilience (i.e., ability to "bounce back" from stress) in National Guard Soldiers. Results indicate resilience is most important when a Soldier is under stress.