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Substance use by soldiers who abuse their spouses
Sandra L Martin1, Deborah A Gibbs, Ruby E Johnson
1Department of Maternal and Child Health, CB #7445, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7445, USA. sandra_martin@unc.edu
Abstract:
Data on 7,424 soldier spouse abuse offenders were analyzed to determine the prevalence of substance use during abusive incidents, and to examine differences between substance-using and non-substance-using offenders. Results showed that 25% of all offenders used substances during abusive incidents, with males and non-Hispanic Whites being more likely to hav e used substances. Substance-using offenders were more likely to perpetrate physical spouse abuse and more severe spouse abuse. These findings underscore the importance of educating military personnel (including commanders) about links between substance use and domestic violence, and of coordinating preventive and therapeutic substance abuse and violence-related interventions.
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