The military culture has traditionally been more accepting of… The military

  

The military culture has traditionally been more accepting of… The military culture has traditionally been more accepting of alcohol use and misuse. In the mid-1970s, this problem was identified as significant. Since that time, efforts to reduce substance misuse have been marginally successful; however, the problem has not been completely eliminated. This is especially true of those veterans who have experienced combat.Your close friend, Carl, a 22-year-old who serves in the Army, is staying with you during his one week of leave. He is currently stationed in a combat zone abroad. Before he was deployed, Carl rarely consumed alcohol, enjoyed playing video games, and slept “like a rock.” However, you notice that he now consumes 2-3 bottles of beer a day. You also hear him startle awake from sleep each night, and it seems that he is unable to get back to sleep. When you bring up the changes you see in him, he says, “I’m fine. I’m just not used to sleeping here.” 1. Explain why Carl might perceive that his increased alcohol consumption is normal. 2. Create a response to Carl. Explain why you feel he is at an increased risk for developing an SUD. 3. Imagine that Carl admits that he has been drinking more often, but says that he does not know about seeking out treatment. Create a response to Carl that encourages him to seek out treatment. Also be sure to acknowledge commonly held reasons for not seeking out treatment.   Health Science Science Nursing BUSINES CV105 Share (0)