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September 10, 2025European journal of psychotraumatologyOpen Access

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk veteran sample

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AZAngela J. ZaurDSDong‐Ho ShinJLJasmine Lewis

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Overview

Longitudinal survey assessed alcohol use and PTSD symptoms in veterans, highlighting risk factors during COVID-19.

Key Points

  • Pre-pandemic alcohol consumption is a significant predictor of alcohol use over time, emphasizing continuity in high-risk behavior.
  • Time-varying alcohol consumption and PTSD symptoms are correlated with alcohol problems over the pandemic duration.
  • Despite monitoring, alcohol consumption and related issues did not increase over time during the pandemic among participants.
  • Findings suggest the need for continued support for veterans facing pre-existing issues and the impact of stressors like COVID-19.

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Zaur et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c240deb210217d6479c72ahttps://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2534310
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