Gambling and Well-being in the RAF

Abstract: This research report from the RAF Benevolent Fund – Gambling and Wellbeing in the RAF – improves our understanding of the wellbeing of serving RAF personnel. The …

Racial/Ethnic and Gender Differences in Receipt of Brief Intervention Among Patients with Unhealthy Alcohol Use in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Brief intervention (BI) for unhealthy alcohol use is a top prevention priority for adults in the U.S, but rates of BI receipt vary across patients. This paper examines BI …

Gambling problems and associated harms in United Kingdom Royal Air Force personnel

Abstract: International evidence indicates that currently serving and former military personnel may be at heightened vulnerability to problem gambling. The aim of the present …

Sexual Arenas, Alcohol (Ab)use, and Predatory Leadership: Facilitators of US Military Sexual Violence

Abstract: Scholars argue that, historically, military women have not been considered equals to men in kinship and, therefore, have and will likely continue to experience more …

UK Veterans' Mental Health and well-being Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Longitudinal Cohort Study

Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of UK ex-service personnel (veterans) before and during …

Where, When, and How Alcohol Use Occurs During Air Force Technical Training

Abstract: Alcohol use is prevalent among military personnel, with many engaging in binge drinking behaviors. Military trainees are unique, in that they experience an enforced …

Disentangling the Symptom-Level Nuances in Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Problematic Alcohol Use in Northern Irish Military Veterans: A Network Analysis

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use are highly prevalent among military veteran populations. Several theories have been proposed to account for the …

Alcohol use and peer mentorship in Veterans

Abstract: Veterans are at an increased risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other comorbid psychiatric disorders, yet they often underutilize professional mental …

Examination of the effects of impulsivity and risk-taking propensity on alcohol use in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: A strong association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and problematic alcohol use has been demonstrated among Veteran populations exposed to …

Substance Use and Mental Health Among Military Spouses and Partners

Abstract: Research on the behavioral health of military spouses/partners is essential, yet lacking. Data on 344 civilian spouses were drawn from a study of U.S. Army …

Alcohol Use Among Never‐Deployed U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers: The Effects of Nondeployment Emotions and Sex

Abstract: Background: Limited research shows that mental health problems are prevalent among never-deployed soldiers and many experience negative emotions related to their …

Natural Course of Co‐Occurring PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder Among Recent Combat Veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) commonly co-occur in veterans, yet little is known about the longitudinal course of PTSD and drinking …