Terrorist Attacks Provoke Surge In Alcohol And Drug Use
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 10:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Nearly one in 12 people exposed to terrorism report increased use and misuse of alcohol. Investigators combined data from 31 studies conducted in the aftermath of such incidents as the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Oklahoma City Bombings of 1995, and the Intifada uprisings in Israel.