April 14, 2007: PTSD & Substance Abuse

Hosts Gary Lillie and Bob Gould welcome Vietnam Veterans of America’s PTSD National Committee chairman, Dr. Tom Berger and Marsha Four, who served as a nurse in Vietnam. They define and discuss PTSD, how it relates to substance abuse and what can be done about it. If you know a member of the military, a veteran or member of their families, let them know about this program. Most active duty military personnel and veterans try to “tough it out,” or even deny their stress trauma. This is a safe, first step to recognizing and hopefully discussing what they have experienced.