Veterans More Likely to Access Alcohol Treatment Programs Than Non-Veterans
Research presented at the 2012 APHA meeting indicates that help is available to both groups, but civilians less likely to seek it out.
By The Healthline Editorial Team
Published Oct 28, 2012
by Jenara Nerenberg
The Gist
Veterans who are heavy alcohol users are more likely to access a wide range of alcohol treatment programs as compared to their civilian counterparts, according to research presented today at the American Public Health Association’s annual meeting.
While veterans are using formal and informal programs such as self-help groups, Alcoholics Anonymous, and employee assistance programs, "less than 10 percent of the younger, persistently-heavy [civilian] drinkers were accessing the services that the veterans used," lead researcher Katherine Karriker-Jaffe, PhD told Healthline.
The findings suggest that the social support found among formal, organized groups such as veterans groups, may encourage heavy alcohol drinkers to seek out help as compared to those who are more isolated.
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