Reserve, National Guard at higher risk of alcohol-related problems after returning from combat

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 16:56 in Psychology & Sociology

Younger service members and Reserve and National Guard combat personnel returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are at increased risk of new-onset heavy drinking, binge drinking and other alcohol-related problems, according to a study in the August 13 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and human rights.

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