To address research gaps regarding women Veterans’ alcohol consumption and mortality risk as compared to non-Veterans, the current study evaluated whether alcohol consumption amounts differed between women Veterans and non-Veterans, …
Veterans often do not present with alcohol problems in isolation, they may have a wide range of social, physical, and psychological needs. The aim of this study was to facilitate …
Developing an Integrated Model of Care for Veterans with Alcohol Problems Read More »
This paper explores associations between combat exposure and psychological disorders.
The purpose of this study was to understand the interactions in alcohol misuse by veteran status and age, veteran status and sex, and veteran status and race. The study used …
Alcohol misuse among older military veterans: an intersectionality theory perspective Read More »
This paper investigates the perceptions of 5 veterans on the use of alcohol and medical cannabis to cope with PTSD symptoms and outlines key implications.
This paper explores co-morbid post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use in a UK military population.
This article proposes a ‘Military Integrated Nested Ecological Model’ (MINEM) as a useful analytical tool for those working with, supporting or researching military veterans post-conviction.
The Drinks:Ration app has been designed to help Armed Forces personnel monitor and manage alcohol consumption. A Randomised Controlled Trial of Drinks:Ration has been designed to test and improve the …
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This paper examines patterns of drinking in the UK Armed Forces, how they vary according to gender and other demographics, and how these patterns compare with those observed in the …
This study explores the effects of risk taking and impulsivity, or negative urgency, on alcohol use in a sample of US veterans.
This report details a trial study into the use of a mobile phone app as part of an intervention for alcohol use and unhealthy drinking.
This paper explores the relationship between alcohol consumption, physical health and psychiatric distress in veterans.
This study trials a specific type of intervention for problematic alcohol use in young-adult veterans. Read the study protocol
This article explores military populations at high risk for alcohol misuse, including never-deployed soldiers experiencing negative emotions related to their non-deployment, Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers.
Serving military personnel are more likely to drink heavily than civilians. The aim of this study was to examine whether veterans have an increased risk of alcoholic liver disease and …
Long-term consequences of alcohol misuse in Scottish military veterans (Scotland) Read More »
This article explores the relationship between postdeployment employment status and mental health symptoms.
This systematic review study was in two parts; firstly examining research evidence for the effectiveness of alcohol brief interventions for Armed Forces personnel moving back into civilian life and secondly …
This article considers alcohol use over a long period of time and looks at alcohol use in association with childhood adversity, deployment history and mental disorder.
Rates of harmful drinking are higher in military and veteran populations compared to the general population. Brief alcohol interventions (BAIs) targeting alcohol use appear to reduce harmful drinking in the …
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 ‘Veterans’ Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement’ conference, which was organised and hosted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research and funded by Forces …
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded funds of £154,198.23 to the University of Liverpool and King’s College London, to conduct a 15-month study into understanding which ex-Service personnel are …
The well-being of former serving members of the Armed Forces has been at the centre of policy and research for some time. There is evidence from clinical practice and academic …
Burton Addiction Centre/Care after Combat Partnership Read More »
This reports details a project that sought to explore the relationship between being a UK military veteran, the provision of alcohol misuse services and veterans’ experiences of engaging with these …
There is compelling evidence that indicates a higher prevalence of health issues among service personnel compared to the general public. For example, prevalence rates of substance misuse in veterans appear …
This research explores the use and misuse of alcohol in the UK armed forces.
This statistical bulletin has been developed to meet public interest in alcohol consumption behaviour in the UK armed forces.
This article examines the use of Veteran Health Administration (VHA) care by US female veterans returning from overseas deployment.
This research examines the relationship between alcohol use, PTSD symptoms, self-reported diagnosis of depression, coping strategies and alcohol expectancies, in a sample of women veterans. This research further investigates the relationship …
This research explores the consumption of alcohol in the UK armed forces and examines reasons that contribute to the potential over-consumption of alcohol in the military.
This systematic review examines the effectiveness of alcohol brief interventions for UK military personnel transitioning back into civilian life.
This study considers the prevalence of comorbid probable post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol misuse in a UK military cohort study and to determine the level of co-occurrence between these disorders. The …
Post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol misuse: comorbidity in UK military personnel Read More »
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of risk-taking behaviours among UK reservists. The risk-taking behaviours of reservists mirrored those of regulars which included post-deployment hazardous drinking and risky driving.
The aim of this paper is to provide insights into alcohol misuse within UK veterans to establish whether their usage differs from the general public. This research explores differences in …
This study assesses changes in Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores over time. This study further investigates the impact of life events and changes in mental health status on …
Alcohol misuse in the United Kingdom Armed Forces: A longitudinal study Read More »
The aim of this study was to explore the sleep, mental health and alcohol use of the UK armed forces following a deployment.
