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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) doesn't always occur alone. Other medical conditions often occur with it, such as:
- Alcohol and drug abuse.
- Depression.
- Suicide.
- Anger and fear.
- Grief.
- Panic attacks.
- Physical health problems.
One Man's Story: "I didn't know why I needed to drink or wanted to drink. But Vietnam was never very far away when I did."—Ron, 60 |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 13, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Jessica Hamblen, PhD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | |
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