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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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As one of our fellow RPers said about the AF suicide issue, alcohol probably plays a part in many of these
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SCPO Morris Ramsey
SCPO Morris Ramsey
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When I first went in the Navy alcohol consumption was common in all ranks. Officer and enlisted. The suicide rate was much lower. So I question this assumption. Unless it is because consumption is now looked upon with disfavor. In the days of wooden ships and iron men, a good sailor was one that could drink all night and work all day.
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SSgt Richard Kensinger
SSgt Richard Kensinger
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MSG Francisco Ojeda - You are correct that one of the prime factors is what I refer to as the "suicidal triad": increasing hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness.
Rich
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SSG Michael Noll
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Agreed brother Dwayne!
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MAJ Ken Landgren
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I believe our paradigm of PTSD is wrong. PTSD is a condition that requires survival first and foremost. It is a long fight, but survival is the key to healing.
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