Alcohol use and intimate partner violence with Meagan Brem

Meagan Brem joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to discuss the intersection of alcohol use and intimate partner violence, highlighting the importance of understanding the causal relationship between the two. She debunked common myths, identified current knowledge gaps, and shared insights from ongoing studies. She also described the unique challenge of understanding these topics as they relate to LGBTQ+ populations and shared possible interventions on both societal and individual levels.  About Brem Brem is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and the director of the Research for Alcohol and Couple’s Health Lab at Virginia Tech. Her research examines targetable factors that moderate the risk of alcohol use leading to intimate partner/sexual violence, particularly among those who are at high risk of problematic drinking and violence.