The lack of mental health care for ex-servicemen needs a major overhaul, with many who have been discharged now ending up homeless, alcoholics, addicted to drugs or in prison. A lack of mental health provisions for ex-servicemen who have witnessed traumatic events whilst serving for their country means that many veterans are left to deal read more »

A controlled study involving 20 post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)sufferers has found that the use of the drug ecstasy can improve the effects of psychotherapy, reports BBC News. The trial saw the participants offered two eight hour psychotherapy sessions scheduled a few weeks apart, with 12 of the group given a dose of ecstasy and read more »