Substance Abuse in the Military Liberty University Abstract Substance abuse, whether it be alcohol or drug abuse, has proven to be extremely detrimental to the well being of a competent and professional military. It undermines the extremely unique standards of readiness and disciple that makes our fighting force the most professional around the globe. This paper will explore the possible reasons that substance abuse is a wide spread problem, including the combat related stress affecting today's military. The research will highlight the potential causes of substance abuse by our nation’s service members and examine policies and programs that the Department of Defense currently have in place
Experiencing PTSD After a Traumatic Experience Experiencing a highly traumatic experience can create major psychological issues for people throughout their lives. This is particularly evident when the loss of “one’s own personal identity is directly correlated with the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)” (Collura and Lende 137) and the absence of personal freedom, including control of their environment. Additionally, when people wear uniforms, obey orders, and undergo regular inspections, the chances of recovering completely are greatly diminished. Thus, surprisingly, due to the unique environment of concentration camps and the intense abuse these people suffered “they often have symptoms and problems afterwards” (Carlson
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder I. Etiology and Symptoms J. Medications and Treatment including CBT VIII. Borderline Personality Disorder K. Etiology and Symptoms L. Treatment including DBT IX. Antisocial Personality Disorder M. Etiology and Symptoms N. Treatment X. Schizophrenia O. Etiology, Signs and Symptoms P. Medications and treatment including long-lasting injectables XI. Conclusion XII.
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