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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the enduring consequences of traumatic experiences. Such experiences are quite common and have been identified throughout recorded human history. PTSD can be found today across genders, cultures, and socio-economic groups.  Preventing or decreasing PTSD and other adverse consequences of trauma is the foremost aim of the National Center. This website is provided as an educational resource concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress.

PTSD and alcohol problems often occur together. People with PTSD are more likely than others of similar background to have alcohol use disorders both before and after being diagnosed with PTSD, and people with alcohol use disorders often also have PTSD. 25-75% of survivors of abusive or violent trauma report problematic alcohol use. 10-33% of survivors of accidental, illness, or disaster trauma report problematic alcohol use, especially if troubled by persistent health problems or pain. Being diagnosed with PTSD increases the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder. 60-80% of Vietnam veterans seeking PTSD treatment have alcohol use disorders. Veterans over the age of 65 with PTSD are at increased risk for attempted suicide if they experience problematic alcohol use or depression.

Why is Anger a Common Response to Trauma?

Anger is almost always a central feature of response to trauma, because it is a core component of survival response in humans. While it has great value for coping with life’s adversities (i.e., by giving increased energy to persist in the face of obstacles), uncontrolled anger can lead to a continued sense of being "out of control" of one’s self, and can result in multiple problems in the family and personal lives of those who suffer from PTSD.

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