A study on National Guard soldiers has found that the perception of combat experiences as traumatic may be a greater contributor to alcohol problems than mere combat exposure. Marital satisfaction reduced the likelihood of having alcohol problems for soldiers who perceived combat as traumatic.

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A study on National Guard soldiers has found that the perception of combat experiences as traumatic may be a greater contributor to alcohol problems than mere combat exposure. Marital satisfaction reduced the likelihood of having alcohol problems for soldiers who perceived combat as traumatic.