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WhiskeyGrinder

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1. "it is common for those that return from overseas deployment to deal with alcoholism & substance abuse to self-medicate

Reply to AZProgressive (Original post)

Tue Jun 9, 2026, 08:59 PM

Jun 9

for PTSD."

FWIW, research indicates that about 6% of the general population will deal with PTSD at some point, compared to 7% of veterans. Studies vary, but research indicates 25-45% of women who have been sexually assaulted experience PTSD.

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I endorse Platner if he faces Susan Collins [View all] AZProgressive Jun 9 OP

"it is common for those that return from overseas deployment to deal with alcoholism & substance abuse to self-medicate WhiskeyGrinder Jun 9 #1

Yes it is more common for women to have PTSD as far as civilians in the United States AZProgressive Jun 9 #7

Prediction - Platner will not make it to the general Orangenero Jun 9 #2

Pretty early in victory to declare defeat. mr715 Jun 9 #5

Prediction: your prediction turns out to CivicGrief Jun 10 #8

He's the Democratic US Senate nominee in Maine now--- Jack Valentino Jun 10 #10

We're going to wreck Susan Collins. mr715 Jun 9 #3

We all will, as we should here.... Cheezoholic Jun 9 #4

What makes a "populist true working class candidate"? WhiskeyGrinder Jun 9 #6

It's ON NOW, so THANK YOU! Jack Valentino Jun 10 #9