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post-traumatic stress and associated disorders among vietnam veterans: the significance of combat exposure and social support

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The individuals are exposed to traumatic stress, especially those who currently have less social support and interaction ,have higher rates of post-traumatic stress and associated disorders.

"In a study, five psychiatric disorders including post-traumatic stress,  anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug abuse, were studied amongst the Vietnam veterans . Combat exposure was the best indicator of PTSD, anxiety and depression, but not alcohol or drug abuse. Less social support was associated with all disorders, except drug abuse. That study suggested that future researches and clinical interventions should not sideline the importance of social support among victims of PTSD and other disorders. "

PTSD and other disorders are highly common amongst the war veterans because of social isolation and events at wars.

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