Anka Vujanovic, University of Houston (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption University of Houston associate professor of psychology and director of the UH Trauma and Stress Studies Center, Anka Vujanovic, gathered data from 652 mostly-male trauma-exposed firefighters, and found that their ability to withstand emotional distress plays a role in alcohol use and abuse. Credit University of Houston Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.