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November 15, 2010
Female Veterans Less Likely Than Male Veterans To Abuse Drugs, Alcohol
The Army Times (11/14, Kennedy) said a recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration "found that female veterans are much less likely to abuse drugs, cigarettes or alcohol than male veterans."
The Times added, "The findings do not mean women should be left behind as the medical community combats substance abuse among veterans, officials said - especially as rates increase for those who are also dealing with combat stress, such as post-traumatic stress disorder," or PTSD.
Posted by admin at November 15, 2010 05:44 PM