The effect of PTSD on World Health Organization risk drinking levels and reductions in a nationally representative sample.

Robyn A. Ellis; Victoria R. Votaw; Katie Witkiewitz; Shelly F. Greenfield; R. Kathryn McHugh

doi:10.1037/adb0001104

November 13, 2025Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

The effect of PTSD on World Health Organization risk drinking levels and reductions in a nationally representative sample.

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The research aims to explore the relationship between PTSD and high-risk drinking levels.
Analyzed a nationally representative sample for levels of alcohol use and PTSD prevalence.
Examined the correlation between PTSD and risky drinking behaviors.
PTSD is associated with increased alcohol use and higher risk drinking levels.
The presence of PTSD correlates with persistent problematic alcohol use over time.

Implication

Analysis shows PTSD is linked to increased alcohol use in high-risk drinkers, suggesting targeted prevention strategies are needed.

Abstract

PTSD is associated with high-risk drinking, as well as increased and persistent problematic alcohol use over time. As such, PTSD should be considered and addressed in efforts to prevent or reduce risky alcohol use among those with high-risk drinking. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

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The effect of PTSD on World Health Organization risk drinking levels and reductions in a nationally representative sample.

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