My name is David Cartagena, and I have been Heroes’ Mile’s Director of Programs since the treatment center opened in June of 2019. My responsibilities include supervising our therapists and recovery advocates, facilitating treatment team meetings, reviewing client charts, monitoring group therapy sessions, and setting our clinical schedule. I have worked in addiction recovery for...Read More
I direct admissions at Heroes’ Mile Recovery Center in Deland, FL. My duties sound straightforward and simple. I find a way to get Military Veterans into our program. As I said, it sounds simple, but it is much more difficult than I ever imagined. I served in a few different roles at this facility since...Read More
Veterans Day is almost here, which makes this the perfect time to remember the origins of this holiday in the United States. Today we’ll look at Veterans Day history to remind you why we celebrate our veterans every November 11th. 1. Veterans Day Began on November 11, 1918 If you’re a history buff, you might...Read More
As Americans, we grow up with heroic images of horses and cowpokes. There’s a kind of natural majesty there, and many people turn to horse riding to experience that feeling of power and calm in their own lives. Now, however, it has gone one step further. Veterans recovering from substance use disorder use equine therapy...Read More
The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 1 in 4 female veterans and 1 in 100 male veterans have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). MST applies to service members who have experienced sexual harassment or assault at any point during their military career. Unfortunately, many veterans and active service personnel do not disclose their...Read More
Although we tend to think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a modern disease, it has actually been around for a long time. However, only recently have healthcare professionals truly begun to understand what it is and how to care for it. This is partly due to the fact that PTSD manifests itself in many...Read More
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