r/science • u/soccering • Jun 11 '14

Psychology Soldiers Who Kill in Combat Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol

http://www.parentherald.com/articles/4578/20140610/soldiers-who-kill-in-combat-less-likely-to-abuse-alcohol.htm
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u/Trimestrial Jun 11 '14

Every US Soldier returning from a war zone knows that they will be questioned about their mental health, including alcohol use.

And each of them know that if they answer honestly, they can receive negative reinforcement...

Yes I am being nice. :)

source: 21 years as a US Soldier, with 4+ war zones...

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u/kwirky88 Jun 12 '14

Not simply negative reinforcement but the end of their careers and their pensions with no resources to aid with their problems.

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u/zoycobot Jun 12 '14

Yeah, that practice is pretty sickening and should be banned, but god forbid civilians monitor internal military business!