Submitted by Roxanne RN on Wed, 03/14/2007 - 9:41am.
When does PTSD start?
For most people, PTSD starts within about three months of the event. For some people, signs of PTSD don't show up until years later. PTSD can happen to anyone at any age. Even children can have it.
Submitted by Steve Ross on Sat, 07/08/2006 - 9:47pm.
A drug believed to have no side effects in humans and used for years to treat tuberculosis has been shown to alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and Bay Area researchers seek to test its effectiveness in returning war veterans.
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