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Military veterans may turn to alcohol to cope with the stress of combat, which can lead to addiction.

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42% of veterans have had an alcohol use disorder at some point, and 15% showed symptoms within the past year.

Gulf War veterans are 33% more likely, and Iraq/Afghanistan veterans are 36% more likely to have an alcohol use disorder compared to non-deployed veterans.

Research on veterans has shown that 55–68% of veterans with PTSD also have an AUD.

Mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety may qualify a veteran for disability benefits.

While alcoholism is not often eligible for disability benefits, alcohol addiction treatment is available and often covered.

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