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Veterans returning home from military service often face numerous problems that can make the transition to civilian life difficult. They may turn to alcohol or drugs to cope with the invisible wounds of war such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, anxiety and depression. As a result, they are at a high risk […]
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A new two-part study aims to carry out an in-depth investigation into the local-level risk factors that contribute to veteran suicides. Researchers plan to use the findings to develop a holistic plan to guide suicide prevention efforts within communities. University of Alabama is conducting research in collaboration with the America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP) — a […]
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PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is typically treated with medication or psychotherapy. However, conventional methods do not always work for all veterans, which is why researchers are constantly trying to develop novel forms of treatment. A study at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina found that allowing PTSD patients to listen to their […]
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Michigan veterans now have enhanced access to health care and different types of treatment with the recent opening of two clinics in Ann Arbor, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The new locations aim to provide veterans with convenient access to a range of services. In November, the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System […]
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PTSD
New York recently became the latest state to approve medical marijuana as a treatment for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The state’s nearly two-year-old medical marijuana program has been expanded to include the condition. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the measure on Veterans Day in November. Medical marijuana can currently be used for treating PTSD […]
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PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is increasingly turning to alternative therapies to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Their latest offering is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). The VA will provide HBOT to a small number of patients experiencing PTSD symptoms that are resistant to traditional treatments. The therapy will be made available to […]
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The topic of medical marijuana has been under intense debate. While lawmakers seem unable to agree on whether to legalize it, a recent survey revealed surprising results. Veterans across 39 states have expressed overwhelming support for the legalization of medical marijuana, as well as research into the drug. The American Legion polled 513 veterans as […]
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Veterans seeking an easier way to prove their military service will now be able to apply for a new identification card from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, some veterans are upset that the ID cards are available only to service members with honorable discharges. A law passed in 2015 requires the VA to […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
Jim Fausone, Esq. High quality medical care is something that veterans should be able to rely on. Recently, the Government Accountability Office released findings that should lead veterans to be cautious regarding their medical care. The findings indicate that the VA fails to report 90% of poor-performing doctors to national and state databases. These databases […]
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PTSD
A computerized “virtual human” could soon be helping veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to recent research funded by the Department of Defense. University of Southern California (USC) researchers conducted a study using a computerized avatar named Ellie. They found that service members and veterans were three times more likely to disclose their […]
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