Alcohol use among veterans

This is a summary of the peer-reviewed article: Alcohol-related harm and the armed forces community: developing a culturally competent, compassionate approach to care by Lisa Jane Barrington et al.  The article explores alcohol use among UK veterans, barriers to seeking help and the importance of delivering culturally competent compassionate care. The article also advocates for greater collaboration between the military and NHS to improve symptom recognition, reduce stigma and help veterans access the support they need.