PTSD

Iraq and Afghanistan veterans face an uncertain future after war

Casey Miner — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:24:56 +0000

Since 2001, about 2.5 million people have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, at least a third of them more than once. When they return, many veterans need long term physical and mental care. But they often don't get it.

The Ripple Effects of PTSD

Casey Miner — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:04:20 +0000

What veterans have seen at war doesn’t just affect them – it also affects the people around them. Journalist Mac McClelland has been reporting on how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects families and how they cope when very little treatment is available. KALW’s Casey Miner interviews McClelland about her recent article in Mother Jones magazine titled, “Is PTSD contagious?”

Cannabis News Roundup: February 15, 2013

Steven Short — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:29:35 +0000

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