Brit Soldiers - Gulf War - 'Still Suffering'

Are those who served in the first Gulf War suffering from the suspected cocktail of drugs given to the American and coalition forces, many serving on bases far from any direct danger and those serving in the fields of danger. If so it should be a warning, and possible proof, of the addicted societies we've become, where every pill fixes all misery.

Gulf War: 9,000 Ex-Troops 'Still Suffering'

January 16, 2011 - Twenty years on from the first Gulf War, charities say more than 9,000 British veterans are still suffering from a cocktail of war-related health problems.



The National Gulf Veterans and Families Association claim more needs to be done to support former soldiers who are suffering from chronic headaches, cognitive difficulties, depression, unexplained fatigue, rashes and breathing problems.

Maria Rusling from the association told Sky News: "Although some veterans are on war pensions and benefits, a lot of them are still fighting not only the benefit system but the illnesses they have."

Thousands of troops from Britain and other countries fell ill with what is sometimes called Gulf War Syndrome, after the conflict began two decades ago.

During the war allied forces launched a massive bombing campaign, which led to victory over Iraq. {continued}