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War without end

Article Abstract:

Many veterans of the Vietnam War are still struggling to deal with the mental trauma of battle. Many veterans have committed suicide. American forces left Vietnam in 1973, but even 20 years later many veterans are still struggling to deal with their experiences.

Author: Poppy, John
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Men's Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1054-4836
Year: 1993
Personal narratives, Soldiers, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975

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Forgotten warriors

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US veterans of the Vietnam War have not found much help in dealing with their war-related emotional problems. Difficulties veterans have to deal with include waits of up to 14 months for treatment and psychiatrists who rely too much on pills.

Author: Poppy, John
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Men's Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1054-4836
Year: 1993
Veterans

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Nobody's victim

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Michael Franz's back was injured in an accident, and doctors told him that he might never walk again. However, his insistence on immediate surgery and his hard work in a rehabilitation center helped him make a remarkable recovery.

Author: Poppy, John
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Men's Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1054-4836
Year: 1993
Injuries, Back, Franz, Michael

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