Alkoholkonsum ist mit einer geringeren psychischen Belastbarkeit bei Soldaten verbunden. Eine Studie kommt zu dem Schluss, dass die Bewältigungsmechanismen, die häufig zur Bewältigung von militärischem Stress eingesetzt werden, tatsächlich die für den Militärdienst notwendigen psychologischen Werkzeuge untergraben können.

>Regular consumption of alcohol is linked to reduced mental fortitude among soldiers. A recent analysis of Spanish Army personnel found that those who consume at least one alcoholic beverage daily exhibit lower levels of emotional intelligence and self-worth. These findings suggest that the coping mechanisms often used to manage military stress may actually erode the psychological tools necessary for service. The [research](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08995605.2025.2556369) was published in the journal Military Psychology.

>Military service imposes unique and heavy demands on the human mind. Personnel face rigorous physical challenges and the potential for life-threatening situations. They also endure frequent separation from their families and support networks. This environment requires a high degree of psychological robustness. Soldiers must maintain mental stability to perform their duties effectively.

>Researchers have identified three specific traits that aid in this adaptation. The first is emotional intelligence. This is the ability to recognize and manage one’s own feelings. It also involves understanding the emotions of others. This trait is vital for teamwork and leadership.

>The second trait is resilience. This defines an individual’s capacity to recover from adversity. A resilient soldier can bounce back from traumatic events without lasting psychological damage. It acts as a shield against conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder.

>The third trait is self-esteem. This represents the evaluation a person makes of their own worth. High self-esteem is associated with the motivation to succeed. It also lowers the risk of failure in high-pressure tasks. These three resources work together to protect mental health.

For me personally, the biggest issue is that they let their soldiers drop after service like hot potatoes. It doesn’t matter if they come home from war or just the base, they are just dropped on an airfield whatever and that’s about it.

At least that’s what it found how they returned my brother. No honor, no thank you to the man in action and families. Just a drop off of broken man.

Edit: sorry I know it’s OT but it makes me angry every time I think back to it. They took my brother and the man who returned is not the same anymore sadly.

The headline implies causation. That taking alcohol reduces your mental resilience.

But is it not perfectly reasonable that it’s simply that people who already have less resilience turn to coping mechanism more readily?

Same way taking painkillers lower your tolerance to pain ?

I drank a lot more while in the military than out of it.