Military Service and Risk Behaviors Among Police Recruits: Alcohol Use, DUI History, Other Alcohol-Related Offenses, and Illegal Drug Use

This study examined links between military service and substance-related behaviors in first-year police officers. Data from 10,444 participants (26.4% with military service) showed higher alcohol use among veterans (p = .035), but no significant differences in DUI, other alcohol offenses, or drug use, suggesting limited behavioral risk from prior service.