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America's Medicated Army.

Authors :
Thompson, Mark
Source :
TIME Magazine; 6/16/2008, Vol. 171 Issue 24, p38-42, 5p, 3 Color Photographs, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses the rising use of antidepressants by U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many soldiers have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, so the U.S Department of Defense gives them antidepressant pills to enable them to stay on duty, but the longer a tour of duty they serve, the more medications they need.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
171
Issue :
24
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
32550683