@George4Tacks The tasteless jokes about alcohol will always be with us, but I hoped they would stop for at least one day. 

Approximately 11% of veterans who visit a medical facility run by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the first time have a substance use disorder (SUD). Binge drinking, or consuming a lot of alcohol in a short time, is one of the more common issues that veterans face. Veterans may abuse substances in response to mental health disorders, to cope with readjusting to civilian life, or to manage pain. Substance use has been linked to trauma, homelessness, mental health disorders, physical health issues, increased risk of suicide, and problems in relationships and at work. Statistics on substance abuse in veterans show that among those who have SUDs, more than 80% (nearly 900,000) abuse alcohol.