Increasing numbers of women are found in the military, and they are now performing roles very similar to those of male service members. More returning servicewomen and veterans have been exposed to stressful and traumatic experiences, such as combat and difficult living circumstances, and military sexual trauma is common. These experiences have…

Studied 89 clients in case management program, most of whom were identified as heavy users of acute care and psychiatric emergency rooms. Findings revealed that 50% were adult children of alcoholics and that many had been sexually and physically abused as children or adults. None had been asked about or appropriately treated for these aspects of…