Military Working Dogs: More Than a Man’s Best Friend

One thing we know all too well these days is that post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is all around us. As we honor and remember our fallen military personnel this Memorial Day, one can’t help but think about the state of a service man or service woman’s state of mind in this age of war and loss.

Dog trainers and handlers alike can grow attached to their canine counterparts, much like you or I grow to love our own pets. They are truly appreciated for their hard work and dedication, and losing a dog partner can be much like losing a human partner. Not only that, but the dogs can also become very attached to their handlers, and extremely affected by injury or loss – to the point of developing a form of PTSD themselves.

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Synthetic Drugs on the Rise: How You Can Be Prepared to Fight this Epidemic

Before the “zombie cannibal” attacks in Florida, did you know what bath salts were? Or did you even know they existed? And no, we aren’t talking about the therape
utic essential salts you can add to your bath to relax your muscles. These bath salts are much more dangerous and anything but relaxing.

Synthetic Drugs Make Their Way Into the Mainstream

Bath salts are one of several new synthetic drugs that have made their way into the mainstream. Another drug, known as K2 or Spice, is basically synthetic marijuana and contains many ingredients that have been banned by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). It can be difficult to distinguish these synthetic drugs from legal products, yet they can be very dangerous if abused.

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What Doctors Are Now Saying About Heart Attacks and PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder is not just for veterans and victims of rape, based on a groundbreaking new research. According to the study, which was published in the journal PLoS One, approximately 1 in 8 patients who suffer from a heart attack also develop PTSD.

Many meet with therapists to talk about their feelings and sort out their emotions. It’s a safe, effective way to prevent further heart attacks from happening, and when coupled with the additional support from a patient’s family and friends, can significantly increase their will to live, reduce stress, and ultimately improve their prognosis. ♥

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