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Are veterans different? Understanding veterans' help-seeking behaviour for alcohol problems.
Matthew D Kiernan1, Alison Osbourne1, Gill McGill1
1Northern Hub for Veteran and Military Families' Research, Northumbria University Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
UK veterans often normalize alcohol misuse, delaying treatment. Peer support models may help veterans engage with alcohol treatment services, addressing unique challenges faced by this population.
Area of Science:
- Social Policy Research
- Veteran Health
- Substance Misuse Studies
Background:
- Alcohol misuse is a global issue within veteran communities.
- Veterans face unique barriers to accessing alcohol misuse treatment.
- Limited understanding exists regarding UK veterans' difficulties in engaging with alcohol treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the reasons behind UK veterans' reluctance and difficulties in accessing help for alcohol problems.
- To understand the specific challenges veterans encounter when seeking treatment for alcohol misuse.
Main Methods:
- Applied social policy research methodology.
- In-depth, semi-structured interviews with 19 UK veterans in North East England with a history of alcohol misuse.
Main Results:
- Participants normalized or excused excessive alcohol consumption, delaying engagement with services.
- This led to complex presentations to health and social care.
- Veterans exhibit distinct difficulties compared to the civilian population.
Conclusions:
- UK veterans with alcohol misuse present unique challenges in accessing treatment.
- Peer-support models show promise in mitigating disengagement from alcohol treatment services for veterans.
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