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Inpatient Drug Rehab for Veterans
Deciding to commit to an inpatient drug rehab isn't easy, especially if you're unsure what to expect. Unfortunately, there's still a lot of misinformation surrounding alcohol and drug addiction treatment. To add to that, the stigma associated with addiction often...
Eating Disorder Rehab: How Can it Help Veterans?
eating disorder rehab eating disorder treatment centers treatment programs eating disorder center levels of care Why Do Some Veterans Need Eating Disorder Rehab? Eating disorders may not be the first condition you think of when it comes to...
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: How Does It Affect Veterans?
When it comes to eating disorders, you may have heard of anorexia, bulimia, and maybe even binge eating disorder. However, you may not be familiar with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Although this eating disorder is not as commonly known, it's a serious...
Does Rehab Work for Veterans? Your Questions Answered
If you're considering enrolling in a veteran rehab in Florida, one of your first questions is most likely, "Does rehab work for veterans?" With all of the different options and information online, it can be difficult to figure out what the best decision is for your...
How Does Rehab Work? 5 Steps to Addiction Recovery
Those who battle drug or alcohol addiction may one day decide to seek professional help. However, addiction treatment is often shrouded in stigma and misinformation, both of which leave would-be patients with even more questions. Namely, how does rehab work? And is...
Do I Have an Eating Disorder? Help for Veterans
If you struggle with your body image and experience feelings of shame, guilt, or fear when you eat, you may have asked yourself "Do I have an eating disorder?" Eating disorders are serious and complex mental illnesses that can affect anyone, including active-duty...
Inpatient Anorexia Treatment for Veterans
If you're a veteran searching for a comprehensive inpatient anorexia treatment, it may be hard to find one that provides a structure you're comfortable with. Fortunately, veteran-exclusive treatment centers such as Heroes' Mile provide the safety and familiarity...
What to Expect When You Quit Drinking: What Veterans Need to Know
Unfortunately, many military veterans who left their country to serve and protect U.S. citizens returned home with severe emotional distress and other mental health problems. In order to temporarily relieve the symptoms of mental health disorders like...
The Signs of Alcohol Poisoning
Drinking too much can make you feel sick and cause a strong hangover as your body recovers from the toxins left over. You may be dehydrated and feel minor symptoms of withdrawal. But what happens when you feel sick, disoriented, or lose consciousness while you're...
Codeine Addiction: Are Veterans at Risk?
A codeine addiction usually starts innocently, with no intention of becoming addicted. Initially, doctors prescribe this medication to patients experiencing mild or moderate pain. However, in some cases, prolonged use can morph into misuse, dependence, and...