Overlap Exists Between PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms

By Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban | Published July 30, 2019 | Posted in Veterans Injuries | Tagged Tags: mental health, post-traumatic stress disorders, PTSD, sleep disorders, substance abuse | Comments Off on Overlap Exists Between PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms

Over the past several years, much media attention has been devoted to post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSDs) and the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Laypeople see these conditions as distinct, and even medical practitioners associate TBI symptoms with physical harm and PTSDs with mental health problems. However, these serious afflictions share many symptoms and affected Read More

Opioid Addiction Crisis Taking Heavy Toll on Veteran Population

By Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban | Published June 30, 2018 | Posted in Veterans Injuries | Tagged Tags: mental health, opioid crisis for vets, VA drug abuse programs | Leave a comment

Last October, Reuters reported some alarming facts about how the current opioid crisis sweeping the nation is affecting the veteran population. Key assertions in the story included: Opioid drug abuse has killed more Americans than the Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam wars combined. Veterans are twice as likely as nonveterans to die from accidental overdoses of Read More

Congress Addresses Urgent Care and Mental Health in Defense Bills

By Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban | Published October 19, 2015 | Posted in Veterans Benefits | Tagged Tags: disabled veterans, mental health, urgent care | Leave a comment

As lawmakers in the House and Senate try to hammer out a compromise on their defense bills, they must reconcile their approaches to military health services. Key issues include access to scheduled appointments and urgent care, as well as mental health services. Congress must find ways to reduce costs while expanding coverage, which is not Read More

Important Resources for Veterans

By Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban | Published September 10, 2015 | Posted in Veterans Benefits, Veterans Claims, Veterans Injuries | Tagged Tags: female veterans, health benefits, Homeless Veterans, mental health, substance abuse, Veterans crisis line, veterans resources | Leave a comment

Although many veterans of the U.S. military are discharged and come back to seamlessly transition into civilian life, others are not so fortunate. There are numerous problems that plague veterans of all ages, including physical health issues, mental health conditions (especially post-traumatic stress disorder), lack of work and homelessness. If you are a veteran in Read More

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