Negative Emotions Regarding Never Deploying Are Related to Alcohol Misuse among Male, But Not Female, Reserve and Guard Soldiers
Research Society on AlcoholismResearch shows that many soldiers who have never been deployed experience negative emotions such as feelings of guilt and decreased value, connectedness, and camaraderie within their unit. Additional research shows that US Army Reserve/National Guard (USAR/NG) soldiers are at high risk for alcohol misuse. This study examined whether emotions related to non-deployment among USAR/NG soldiers contributed to an increased risk of alcohol misuse.