Armed forces alcohol abuse strategy criticised
The government’s strategy for combating alcohol abuse in the armed forces is ineffective, a top psychiatrist says.
Prof Neil Greenberg, lead on military health at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said educating personnel about dangers did not stop them from excessive drinking.
Some personnel told the BBC drinking was integral to forces’ culture, and could strengthen group cohesion.
The Ministry of Defence said it had launched a review of its policy.
A 2013 study carried out by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research suggested the alcohol consumption of 65% of the 325 personnel sampled was categorised as “higher risk”.
The study also suggested that those with more risky drinking habits were more likely to have mental health problems.
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