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Deployment and combat experiences and their impact on partner substance use. 部署和战斗经验及其对伙伴药物使用的影响。

Journal of military social work and behavioral health services Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-24 DOI: 10.1080/28367472.2024.2399503

Jessica A Kulak, Jennifer Fillo, D Lynn Homish, Gregory G Homish

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Military combat exposure and risk domains: assessing associations in current and former U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers. 军事战斗暴露和风险领域：评估当前和前美国陆军预备役和国民警卫队士兵的联系。

Journal of military social work and behavioral health services Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-30 DOI: 10.1080/28367472.2025.2497531

Malaiikha N McCormick-Cisse, D Lynn Homish, Bonnie M Vest, Rachel A Hoopsick, Mehreen Arif, Gregory G Homish

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