Domestic Violence

Male U.S. Army soldiers who drink heavily are more likely to abuse spouse

Published in Health and Medicine Week, January 3rd, 2005

A new study has found that male U.S. Army soldiers who drink heavily are more likely to abuse their wives both when they are and when they are not drinking alcohol.

Heavy drinking is also associated with subsequent episodes of spouse abuse even when drinking habits are measured years prior to the event, researchers report.

Domestic violence is a significant and preventable cause of injury to women. The majority of cases involve violence perpetrated by a male partner, and heavy drinking has also been implicated as a risk factor. The study, published in the December 2004 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, looked at alcohol...

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Source: Health and Medicine Week (2005-01-03)

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