For many veterans, it’s not unusual to receive an opioid prescription. But over time, as opioid tolerance develops, many military personnel find themselves turning to fentanyl to manage their pain. Fentanyl is a habit-forming drug that is similar to morphine in...
This June is the United States Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and that makes this the perfect time to share information about PTSD. Whether you’re a veteran experiencing PTSD yourself, your loved...
Traumatic events are situations that can shape an individual, whether it’s something they experienced as a child or experienced as an adult. These events change how someone sees themselves and the world around them. For this reason, former military service personnel...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health illness brought on by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. Many people believe that PTSD affects just war veterans. However, it can also emerge as a result of other stressful circumstances. PTSD...
November is Veterans’ Month, and Heroes’ Mile wants to honor the lives of our veterans while also recognizing the mental health challenges that many current and former military members endure. Veterans have unique mental health requirements. Many...
