Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry (2026)

Chapter: 3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being

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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Mariner Alcohol and Other Substance Use, Sexual Misconduct, and Well-Being." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29213.
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