British coal miners used to carry small metal cages containing a canary into the tunnels to help detect carbon monoxide and other deadly gases before they incapacitated or killed the miners. The practice fell out of use in the 1980s, but the term “canary in a coal mine” became a euphemism for an early warning
Released by Gier Productions, LLC, the Wounded Heroes documentary features successful alternative non-drug treatments and programs that heal the wounds of Post-Traumatic Stress. Outrage is being expressed by many war vets at the loss of Afghanistan just before the 20th anniversary of 9-11. For some, it’s a trigger making their battle with Post-Traumatic Stress even
Photo: U.S. Army commander discusses operation with Afghan National Army soldier during a battlefield circulation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released) Can’t sleep. Hypervigilance. Adrenalin. I have a repeating loop of events I experienced replaying in my head from being at the Kabul Airport, on convoys into and out along a narrow
12.4% of Arizona veterans binge drink. Those who suffer from PTSD may turn to substances as a means to try alleviate these feelings. Useful information for friends and relatives of veterans. VeteranAddiction.org has advised friends and relatives of veterans to keep a close eye on them for signs of deteriorating mental health and substance use following a year of social isolation
A blue haze swirled around Jaime Weidmann as the TV droned on. Another day, another high. But this day in 2016 would be different. Her boyfriend was fed up with her verbal abuse and refusal to get a job — Weidmann hadn’t worked in five years. Tired of enabling her marijuana addiction, he kicked her
Staff Sgt. Terry Stallings served in the Army for 23 years. He was stationed across the globe, including posts in Iraq, Balad, Kuwait, Desert Storm, Mexico, Central America, Alaska, Portugal and Germany. After six combat deployments overseas, he returned home and was diagnosed with post- traumatic stress disorder. Veterans often rely on medications, therapy, sports
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