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Substance Use
Service members sometimes turn to alcohol in an effort to cope with stress, ‘unwind’ from a long work week, or even to help sleep if feeling restless at the end of the day. Alcohol use can become misuse when it starts to negatively impact areas of your life, such as your health, performance, finances, relationships, and mission readiness. Increased and prolonged alcohol use over time can lead to the development of both short-term and long-term health concerns.
Signs Alcohol Use is a Problem:
Unable to stop drinking once you start
Drinking more or for longer than you intended
Being unable to cut down or stop your use
Having strong urges or cravings to drink
Failing to complete important tasks due to your use
Having trouble sleeping, shakiness, or nausea if you discontinue use
Increased conflict or losing family and friends due to drinking
Others have expressed concerns about your drinking
Self-Assessment Resource
Check Your Drinking Habits - Own Your Limits
Ways to help yourself:
Educate yourself on alcohol use by checking these
CDC guidelines
For women, no more than three drinks a day; no more than seven drinks a week
For men, no more than four drinks a day; no more than 14 drinks a week
A standard drink of alcohol: 12 ounces beer; five-ounce glass of wine; one-and-a-half ounces of liquor
If you plan on drinking alcohol, plan how you will moderate your use
Set a limit to the amount of alcoholic drinks to have per week and/or per day
Count the number of drinks you have when out with friends
Alternate drinking non-alcoholic beverages or water with alcoholic drinks
Switch to drinks that contain less alcohol (e.g., light beer)
Plan for your safety ahead of time; have a plan on how to return home and who to call in case you need help
Resources:
Alcohol use in the military: Limits, consequences
Consider if you need to
take control of your alcohol use
When to seek help:
You drink heavily and this pattern occurs frequently
You’ve tried unsuccessfully to cut down your use
Your use impacts areas of your life (work, home, relationships, physical and mental health)
You’ve received feedback that your alcohol consumption is a problem
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Your primary care team (which includes Primary Care Behavioral Health, formerly known as BHOP)
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