Research on Alcohol Abuse and Rehabilitation in the U. S. Navy,

Abstract

Special treatment programs for alcoholism and alcohol abuse were established for naval personnel after federal legislation was enacted in 1970-1971. Four types of rehabilitation programs are now available: centers (non-medical residential), services (medical residential), drydocks or Counseling and Assistance Centers (short-term residential or outpatient), and the Navy Alcohol Safety Action Program (after-hours educational program). Survey methods have been used extensively in the Navy to study alcohol use and abuse patterns. The method of choice, however, is prospective cohort analysis using special historical files containing hospitalization and personnel data as well as data pertaining to alcohol history and treatment. This epidemiologic approach facilitates establishing etiological or causal relationships, identifying risk factors for alcoholism and alcohol abuse incidence, and evaluating rehabilitation program effectiveness. Major studies at the Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, utilizing this data system are described and evaluated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA134897

Entities

People

  • D. Kolb
  • E. K. E. Gunderson

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcoholism
  • Databases
  • Digital Information
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Hospitalizations
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Naval Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Rehabilitation
  • Risk Factors
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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