Online Drinking Interventions Shown to be Effective for Armed Service Personnel
Submitted by Ally
- 14 August 2017
Almost two thirds of men in the UK Armed Forces are considered to drink harmful amounts of alcohol.
This is compared with around one third of the average population.
According to a new study published in the Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, for members of the UK Armed Forces rejoining civilian life and drinking too much, online tools could be an effective way to help kick the habit.
Online support was especially effective when it involved personalised feedback.
These findings will be of benefit to policy-makers and intervention practitioners, helping to inform funding decisions and practice.
