Worldwide Survey of Substance Abuse and Health Behaviors Among Military Personnel Highlights Report (1988)

This report summarizes the results of the 1988 Worldwide Survey of Substance Abuse and Health Behaviors Among Military Personnel. Alcohol use, drug use, and cigarette use have declined significantly since 1980 and are now the lowest since the survey series began. The largest declines are for drug us...

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Main Authors: Bray, Robert M, Marsden, Mary E, Guess, L L, Wheeless, Sara C, Iannacchione, Vincent G
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME
AIDS(ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME)
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
ALCOHOLISM
BEHAVIOR
DEFICIENCIES
DRUG ABUSE
DRUGS
GLOBAL
HEALTH
HEALTH SURVEYS
IMMUNITY
IMMUNOSUPPRESSION
Medicine and Medical Research
MILITARY PERSONNEL
MILITARY STRATEGY
POLICIES
PREVENTION
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
TOBACCO SMOKING
VIRUS DISEASES
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Summary:This report summarizes the results of the 1988 Worldwide Survey of Substance Abuse and Health Behaviors Among Military Personnel. Alcohol use, drug use, and cigarette use have declined significantly since 1980 and are now the lowest since the survey series began. The largest declines are for drug use. As alcohol use and drug used declined, the percentage of military personnel reporting alcohol- and drug-related negative effects also declined. The involvement of military personnel in selected health practices showed a small but significant increase between 1985 and 1988. Military policies and programs appear to be effective in creating an environment conducive to responsible alcohol use and nonuse of drugs.