Problems Facing Veterans Research Paper
Derrick Luke
Sociology MW-1:00
Dr. S. Nicholas
Nov. 15, 2013
Problems facing our Vets There are many issues facing veterans of all ages and from many theaters of combat. The list is long and can include; trying to find employment after service, transitioning from service, dealing with injuries sustained while in service as well as many mental health issues. Depression and substance abuse as well as PTSD are something many returning veterans deal with on a daily basis. The list of social issues facing many veterans could go on and on and many Americans do not know or understand why so many veterans have these problems following them after their time in service is up. Transitioning from service is difficult and in some ways everyone has …show more content…
What was expected from past war experiences and what was prepared for – did not materialize. Battlefield psychological break downs were at an all-time low, 12 per thousand (Goodwin, 2000). It was decided that the use of preventative measures learned Korea and some added situational manipulation had solved the age-old problem of psychological breakdown in combat. As the war continued for a number of years, some interesting additional trends were noted. Although the behavior of some combatants in Vietnam undermined fighting efficiency, the symptoms presented rare but very well documented phenomenon of World War II began to be observed again. After the end of WWII, some men suffering from acute combat reaction as well as some of their peers with no such symptoms at war’s end began to complain of common symptoms. These included anxiety, battle dreams, depression, explosive aggressive behavior, and problems with interpersonal relationships, to name a few. These were found in a five year follow-up and a twenty year follow-up (Goodwin, …show more content…
With successful post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, you can also feel better about yourself and learn ways to cope if any symptoms arise again. Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment often includes both medication and psychotherapy. Combining these treatments can help improve your symptoms and teach you skills to cope better with the traumatic event — and life beyond it. Antipsychotics may be prescribed a short course of antipsychotics to relieve severe anxiety and related problems, such as difficulty sleeping or emotional outbursts. Antidepressant medications can help symptoms of both depression and anxiety. They can also help improve sleep problems and improve your concentration. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) are FDA-approved for the treatment of PTSD (Staff,
Sociology MW-1:00
Dr. S. Nicholas
Nov. 15, 2013
Problems facing our Vets There are many issues facing veterans of all ages and from many theaters of combat. The list is long and can include; trying to find employment after service, transitioning from service, dealing with injuries sustained while in service as well as many mental health issues. Depression and substance abuse as well as PTSD are something many returning veterans deal with on a daily basis. The list of social issues facing many veterans could go on and on and many Americans do not know or understand why so many veterans have these problems following them after their time in service is up. Transitioning from service is difficult and in some ways everyone has …show more content…
What was expected from past war experiences and what was prepared for – did not materialize. Battlefield psychological break downs were at an all-time low, 12 per thousand (Goodwin, 2000). It was decided that the use of preventative measures learned Korea and some added situational manipulation had solved the age-old problem of psychological breakdown in combat. As the war continued for a number of years, some interesting additional trends were noted. Although the behavior of some combatants in Vietnam undermined fighting efficiency, the symptoms presented rare but very well documented phenomenon of World War II began to be observed again. After the end of WWII, some men suffering from acute combat reaction as well as some of their peers with no such symptoms at war’s end began to complain of common symptoms. These included anxiety, battle dreams, depression, explosive aggressive behavior, and problems with interpersonal relationships, to name a few. These were found in a five year follow-up and a twenty year follow-up (Goodwin, …show more content…
With successful post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, you can also feel better about yourself and learn ways to cope if any symptoms arise again. Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment often includes both medication and psychotherapy. Combining these treatments can help improve your symptoms and teach you skills to cope better with the traumatic event — and life beyond it. Antipsychotics may be prescribed a short course of antipsychotics to relieve severe anxiety and related problems, such as difficulty sleeping or emotional outbursts. Antidepressant medications can help symptoms of both depression and anxiety. They can also help improve sleep problems and improve your concentration. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) are FDA-approved for the treatment of PTSD (Staff,