More and more military veterans are turning to self-medication as a solution to the problems they brought home from war. Veterans are using prescription drugs, alcohol, and illegal drugs to deal with the physical and mental pain of life after combat. Join us for VOW Talk Radio on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 pm EST [...]
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Should Failed Suicide Attempts Result in Punishment?
November 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Should military commanders have the authority to court-martial troops who try to commit suicide? Believe it or not, there is a Marine who is currently appealing his case. He was convicted of “self-injury” after slitting his wrists in his barracks in 2010. This is not the first court-martial and it likely won’t be the last. [...]
Handling the Holidays
November 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How do you deal with the holidays? Though many of us view the holidays as special times filled with fun, family, and celebration, these days can be extremely stressful and difficult for many. Maybe you have lost a loved one who will not be celebrating with the family this year. Perhaps you are a veteran [...]
PTSD or TBI got you turned around?
October 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
Has PTSD or TBI got you turned around? Veterans, if you are living with post traumatic stress or a traumatic brain injury, please know that Voice of Warriors is here to help you find direction. We VOW to support you and your family!
Trick or Treat! How Halloween Affects our Veterans
October 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DUE TO POWER OUTAGES RESULTING FROM HURRICANE SANDY, WE REGRET THAT VOW TALK RADIO WILL BE CANCELING OUR SHOW TONIGHT (10/30/2012). BE SURE TO TUNE FOR NEXT WEEK’S SHOW ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, AT 7:00 PM EST.
War: It Affects the Whole Family
October 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
War: It affects the whole family. If your family is struggling, we understand. Check out the many resources available here at Voice of Warriors. We want to help you adjust to life after combat.
Ask Dr Diaz about Conflict Resolution
October 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How do you resolve conflict? We might as well face the fact that we all need help in this area. No two minds think alike, therefore, we are bound to see things differently from just about everyone else on the planet at one point or another. Living in close quarters with our family members will [...]
Music Therapy on VOW Talk Radio
September 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Join us for VOW Talk Radio on Tuesday, October 2, at 7:00 PM EDT when we will be discussing the value of music therapy in our veteran community. Ed Roth will be joining us to share, from the therapy standpoint, how beneficial music can be in the healing and recovery process after combat. Rick Thompson, [...]
Learning to Live with PTSD Volume 19
September 15, 2012 By 2 Comments
I don’t even know where I want to start. The violence around the world right now is just out of control. I don’t like what is going on and it is making me feel out of control. I have been having all kinds of crazy dreams about being back in the Army and fighting terrorist. [...]
Perfect Storm: Cold Turkey Withdrawal
September 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It often seems like prescription medications are given out like candy. Sometimes it seems like the doctors aren’t really listening, and after giving us less than five minutes of their time, they send us out the door with multiple prescriptions and bid us with the common farewell of “See you in three months!” With an [...]
