'Fear Circuitry' in Combat Veterans' Brains Always on High Alert  with PTSD

PTSD Combat Veterans' 'Fear Circuitry' In Brains Always On High Alert

By Anthony Rivas | May 19, 2013 07:36 PM EDT

In order to better diagnose PTSD, researchers searched for and discovered the parts of the brain associated with the disorder.

Soldiers' Suicide Risk Increases With Repeated Brain Injury

Military Suicides, Psychological Symptoms, Linked To Traumatic Brain Injuries

By Matthew Mientka | May 16, 2013 08:39 AM EDT

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among active military service members, with repetitive traumatic brain injuries significantly increasing risk, a new study claims.

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Alcohol Doesn't Help Forget Bad Memories

By Amber Moore | Sep 03, 2012 10:01 AM EDT

People often take up drinking to overcome or forget a traumatic experience. However, excessive drinking can rewire the brain and cause the opposite effect.

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Oregon Veterans Want to Add PTSD to Medical Marijuana List

By Amber Moore | Aug 28, 2012 08:42 AM EDT

A campaign is on for seeking to add post traumatic stress disorder to the list of conditions where people can use medical marijuana. The state has an estimated 300,000 veterans of which more than 20,000 have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, some of whom affected by PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) to a great extent, Oregon Live reported.

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