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75Some of the long term symp<strong>to</strong>ms of PTSD can include “Reexperiencingthe trauma...Social withdrawal...Avoidancebehaviors...increased physiological arousal characteristics” (National Centerfor Victims of Crime 1). These symp<strong>to</strong>ms can hold a person back for theirwhole life. Symp<strong>to</strong>ms of PTSD can get them fired from jobs, keep them frombeing hired again, and hold back their social life <strong>to</strong> allow for an emotionallyfulfilling life. Also, lack of sleep and hostility/rage can hinder overall healthand cause them <strong>to</strong> look for other ways out like alcoholism or drug abuse.The National Center for Victims of crime says “rape victims are 13.4 timesmore likely <strong>to</strong> have two or more major alcohol problems; and twenty-sixtimes more likely <strong>to</strong> have two or more major serious drug abuse problems.”(The National Center for Victims of Crime 1). if a simple drug taken at thehospital after the event can prevent all these things from occurring, whywouldn't and shouldn’t they be legalized for use in these situations? TakingBeta-blockers would get the victims back on their feet, working productivelyagain, and successfully moving forward in their personal livesNext, it is important <strong>to</strong> remember that such drugs will not cause sheerand complete amnesia, but just loss of the pain associated with the memory.In an article on WebMD named “Blood Pressure Drug May Erase FearfulMemories“, author Kelli Stacy explained, “Students aged 18 <strong>to</strong> 28 viewedfear – related images on a computer and learned <strong>to</strong> link [those pictures]with a mild shock <strong>to</strong> the hand … The students who received the beta-blocker

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