Experiencing Sexual Assault and/or Stalking-Related Behavior is Associated with Binge Drinking and Substance Use Consequences in Deployed U.S. Servicewomen

Being deployed is a risk factor for poor postdeployment mental health outcomes in U.S. servicewomen, including harmful drinking. However, to our knowledge, no studies have examined deployment-related sexual assault and exposure to stalking-related behavior in relation to binge drinking and substance use consequences in this population.

Source: Womens Health Issues - January 3, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Michael A. Cucciare, Michelle A. Mengeling, Xiaotong Han, Kristina Kennedy, James Torner, Anne G. Sadler Tags: Original Article Source Type: research