When it comes to hydrocodone vs. codeine, there is a lot of confusion even among heavy users. There are a variety of health conditions that can lead veterans to need either of these opioids—particularly combat injuries during their service. And while hydrocodone and...
Avoidance coping is a common survival technique for veterans who have endured psychological stress. You may shut off in response to unpleasant thoughts and feelings. Maybe you avoid places that remind you of your time deployed. While these acts of self-preservation...
Over 24 million people in the United States struggle with an eating disorder. And that number is particularly troubling because of its dangers; in fact, anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. Unfortunately, veterans with eating...
Many veterans return from military service bearing scars they didn’t have before, but not all scars are physical. For some, the trauma they endured follows them home. It may even push them to use drugs and alcohol to cope. Unfortunately, substance abuse can cause...
The individuals who serve our country risk so much in the pursuit of justice and freedom. They sacrifice time with their families, push their bodies’ physical limits, and may even put their lives on the line. For millions of veterans across the country, the constant...
