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Special Military Court in Orange County, Calfiornia

By Walin & Klarich

Tens of thousands of veterans have completed combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and almost inevitably suffer from some level of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Problems and symptoms include: sleeplessness, violent awakenings, flashbacks, nightmares, suicidal ideation, dissociation from events or reality, impotence, and other complications. Unfortunately, those suffering from PTSD often self medicate by abusing alcohol and/or drugs. Military DUI charges, drug charges, domestic violence, and other acts of violence are common manifestations. Research has shown that common symptoms of PTSD often do not express themselves for months or years after traumatic events. Although some symptoms may be present initially, problems intensify with time if untreated...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on July 08, 2010 (boomark / email).