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 ultimately,...
The effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be lifelong, but veterans often receive no instruction on how to deal with these chronic effects. And that’s a problem, because military service members are at risk of sustaining such injuries from explosions and...
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is commemorated every year to honor the brave individuals who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. Those who survived the Japanese attack carried on the legacy of the brothers and sisters they lost, but not without the physical...
You may be familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but do you know what a PTSD attack is? This symptom affects the day-to-day life of countless veterans each year. If you’re a veteran struggling to cope with the symptoms of this mental health...
Not all eating disorder treatment centers are the same. That’s why it’s important to know what level of care is provided by the center you’re considering. Since veterans face unique challenges when it comes to their mental health and finding the...
