Perceived changes in alcohol consumption following the COVID-19 pandemic among UK Armed Forces personnel

<title>Abstract</title> <p>The COVID-19 pandemic altered alcohol consumption across civilian populations, but evidence among serving military personnel remains limited. In a cross-sectional survey of 227 UK Armed Forces personnel, individuals currently classified in increasing- and higher-risk AUDIT-C categories were more likely to retrospectively report drinking more than before the pandemic, while demographic and military characteristics showed little association apart from younger age.</p>