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Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health disorder that causes an individual trouble recovering from a traumatic event. Symptoms can vary and can range from mild to severe, chronic, and possibly debilitating. Certain groups, such as veterans, are more likely to suffer from PTSD, though the condition can affect anybody who experienced a […]

Abuse of alcohol or other drugs can be problematic for active-duty military personnel for many of the same reasons that substance use issues impact productivity in the private sector. For example:1,2,3 The use of drugs or alcohol affects one’s ability to make decisions and learn new information. Drug and alcohol abuse may lead to poor […]