Experts estimate that around 20% of U.S. soldiers who return from
deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder. PTSD is an anxiety disorder in
which victims of trauma continue to feel stressed or frightened even
when they are no longer in danger. Members of the military are
particularly susceptible to PTSD.
Studies performed recently by scientists at Emory University in
Atlanta show that mice respond positively to drugs that trigger a
certain brain receptor that is thought to be involved in how they
respond to fear.
In a commentary publish ed with this study, two experts on
trauma-related mental health disorders wrote that additional genetic
research in this area might one day be used to predict who is at
greatest risk for PTSD and to guide their treatment.
One day such studies will hopefully provide relief to PTSD sufferers, particularly soldiers and veterans who have returned from war.
To read more about this recent scientific study on PTSD, please click the following link:
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-ptsd-gene-20130606,0,863415.story
A former prosecutor with the US Army JAG Corps and a Special Assistant US Attorney,
John Calcagni is experienced in the prosecution and defense of all
types of criminal cases and provides defense for those accused of
federal and or crimes.
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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , Assault and Battery and all criminal matters.
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