PTSD Treatment for Combat Veterans

PTSD is a major problem for veterans today and is going to become a bigger problem over time. That's not speculation it's a fact, based on the enormous number of troops that have been in combat in recent years. In fact, more than 2.0 million American and coalition troops have served in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003, with thousands deployed multiple times. Recent surveys found that 20% of soldiers who served in Afghanistan now suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or major depression. However, alarming these figures may be, it's comforting to know that diagnosis for PTSD is getting better and numerous treatments are available. So what treatments are available for suffers of PTSD? Medication One of the most common symptoms of PTSD is difficulty sleeping, which can be a major problem and have a disruptive effect on one's ability to concentrate and focus. A drug called Prazosin is often prescribed for nightmares and has been used for a long time in the treament of hypertension.