Binge Drinking in the Military
Binge drinking is common among active-duty military personnel and is strongly associated with many health and social problems, including problems with job performance and alcohol-impaired driving, according to a new study released by the University of Minnesota and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“Our study clearly shows that binge drinking is a significant public health problem in the military, which is dangerous to both the drinker and to those around them,� said Mandy Stahre, M.P.H., a doctoral candidate in alcohol epidemiology and first author of the study. “It also underscores the importance of implementing effective strategies to prevent underage and binge drinking, such as maintaining and enforcing the age 21 minimum legal drinking age and increasing alcohol excise taxes.�
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Go to the article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Comments
This study is very timely. A lot of us who have served have witnessed and/or participated in such behaviors. In fact, one might say this is the norm and part of the culture. This needs to be addressed for sure. I wonder have many also had episodes of domestic violence or are now active users of substance abuse services at the VA. Looking forward to the article. Brad.
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