It is well known that the number of veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder has been steadily increasing over the years.  Is it because the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been going on so long?  Is the combat more difficult and bloody than those we have seen in the past?  Are our soldiers being trained correctly and provided the treatment they need when they come home?  Perhaps all of these play a role in why the numbers have increased, but there may be an even stronger influence.  Recent studies have shown that veterans serving multiple deployments into these combat arenas are much more likely to develop post traumatic stress disorder.  The numbers continue to grow in association with how many tours a person has served in.

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