1980 Supplement to Alcoholism and Problem Drinking, 1970-1975: A Statistical Analysis of VA Hospital Patients

摘要

This monograph presents data regarding alcoholism and other drug abuse collected in the 1980 VA patient census, and describes trends in the proportion of alcoholism since 1970. Alcoholism among VA hospital and extended care facility patients was studied according to the following categories: Age, attained stay, compensation and pension status, marital status, region of residence, diagnosis, and race and ethnicity. Also discussed is drug abuse other than alcoholism. The VA concluded that the percentage of defined alcoholics or problem drinkers among hospitalized veterans increased from 20% in 1970 to 26% in 1980.