Staring blankly at the computer screen, I wondered for the umpteenth time how to explain that Jennifer Garner doesn’t really work at CIA Headquarters, that her character doesn’t actually exist, …
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The New Battle Buddy – Service Dogs Help Veterans Overcome PTSD
That’s when he was introduced to the idea of a service dog and thankfully, he found his way back with the help of a new battle buddy named Bonnie. Without …
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Jacksonville Veterans Deserve Recognition for Sgt Hansen
by Emily Nunezby Emily NunezThe Veterans Memorial Wall is located in Jacksonville, Florida and is credited with being the second largest memorial wall in the United States. The city of Jacksonville also markets itself …
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Impacts of Energy Drinks on Mental Health Studied in Military
by Katie Begleyby Katie BegleyDrug abuse, irresponsible consumption of alcohol, and chronic fatigue have all been the focus of academic studies and development of intervention programs in the military. Some, including alcohol-related incidents and …
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Metal Band of Brothers Undergirds Police, Military Warriors and Those Left Behind
Once upon a time I was heavily into heavy metal. The rawness of power chords captivated me. Gritty lyrical messaging didn’t register as much as the amplitude emanating from guitars, …
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Mass Shootings Causation — Marijuana Oppositionists’ Pinning It on Pot
A group of parents focused on America’s mass shootings is seeding a theory that marijuana is a catalyst influencing the violence we are experiencing. Specifically, a bunch of moms and …
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In a press release, a research organization announced that a pioneering FDA-regulated trial had demonstrated that MDMA-assisted therapy shows promise for helping veterans with chronic and treatment-resistant PTSD. The double-blind, …
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Service Dogs Help Military Families and Veterans with PTSD
by Katie Begleyby Katie BegleyTrauma can be part of the human experience and no more so than for our military and law enforcement officers. From the earliest days of war, soldiers knew that the …
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It’s one thing when you discover a life-changing outlet that helps you heal from trauma. It’s another when you find a way to share that with others so they can …
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Imagine the comfort of your home or office. It’s warm, dry, and with all the niceties you have come to understand as essential to a happy and productive life. Now, …