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Podcast: Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories
Episode: Alcohol Abuse by Police, From PTSD. After The Badge.
Description: Alcohol Abuse by Police, From PTSD. After The Badge. In the aftermath of a career in law enforcement, officers often grapple with unspoken dangers and damage that extend beyond the visible challenges of the job. Patrick Cullinan, a retired law enforcement officer, sheds light on the rarely discussed aftermath of police and sheriff careers, issues ranging from alcohol abuse to the shadows of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Alcohol abuse by police and PTSD after the badge take center stage in this powerful special episode featuring Patrick Cullinan, a retired law enforcement officer who shares the hidden struggles many face...