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= = = Alcohol Abuse in Relation to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder =

Alcohol and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are usually found in co-relation with one another. People with PTSD are usually more likely to have or develop a drinking problem.

 * 25-75% of survivors of abusive or violent trauma report Alcohol abuse
 * Being diagnosed with PTSD increases the risk of developing problematic alcohol use
 * 60-80% of war veterans struggling with PTSD report alcohol abuse
 * Veterans with PTSD are at higher risk for a suicide if they are having problems with alcohol use.

militarypathways (June 22nd 2012)Why You Shouldn't Use Alcohol or Illicit Drugs to Treat PTSD from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5v6KvLE0gk

=== People who combine PTSD with the abuse of alcohol usually have additional mental or physical health problems. 10-50% of adults who combine alcohol abuse with PTSD have metal/physical health problems such as: ===
 * panic attacks
 * Addiction disorders (such as addiction to prescription drugs, alcohol, or street dugs)
 * diabetes
 * major depression

=Smoking in Relation to Post Tramtic Stress Disorder = The relationship between smoking and PTSD is obvious. Studies show that 45% of people with PTSD currently smoke cigarettes. Study’s show that people who were addicted to nicotine were twice as likely to develop PTSD after being exposed to a traumatic event.

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soildersmediacenter(January 19th 2011) Treating PTSD and quitting smoking from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX1lhjV-PpY