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Former OPP officer puts out book on his battle with PTSD and substance abuse

A local author and former OPP officer is shining a light about substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder among first responders in a new book.

Southampton resident Barry Ruhl is the author of “Booze and the Badge” about his experience dealing with alcoholism.

Ruhl recalls a point where he started to develop PTSD after a run in with a suspect.

 

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Ruhl says the problem with using alcohol or other substances is that is becomes circular with no end in sight.

He says it is a good idea when people are cooped up in their homes to go out for a walk because it really does your body and mind good.

 

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