50% increase in PTSD for soldiers means even more alcohol abuse and dependenceRecent research is showing that the number of troops with new cases of post-traumatic stress disorder jumped by a dramatic 50 percent in 2007 subsequent to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Officials believe approximately 40,000 diagnosed cases way understates the real numbers, since so many soldiers keep their condition a secret. Editorial commentWith PTSD comes alcohol abuse and dependence, along with a host of other mental health and physical health problems. Families of returning soldiers need to be especially aware of the risk factors and should seek out help as quickly as possible. Source: Yahoo!
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