Military Life

The Military and Drug Addiction: Understanding the Crisis

Military personnel has a unique angle in dealing with various issues and stressors than an average citizen. Wartime and combat deployment put military veterans and active duty at risk for drugs and alcohol abuse. Adding the zero-tolerance policies and stigmas that are present in the military make many to avoid seeking help. In military personnel, prescription drug abuse is higher …

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Military Life

How Not to Lose Contact With Your Military Husband/Boyfriend at a Distance

Falling in love is such a magical experience. When you fall in love with someone, you want to be able to speak with him all of the time and spend as much time together as possible. However, if you fall in love with a serviceman, these fairytale relationships aren’t always possible. While many servicemen and servicewomen have long-lasting, committed relationships, …

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Travel

5 Travel Vacations In Asia And The Far East For Families

The world is opening up. Forbes lists these five locales as pertain to Asian destinations that have become popular. Some may be explored below, but ask yourself: do you want to go to the areas which have already become “tourist traps”, or blaze some new territory? Families in Asia have to vacation too—where are they going? Following are five locations worth …

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Food

How a hankering for Honduran found satisfaction at a hidden gem of Florida foodie culture

You know how a food hankering happens? This one came on after a beautiful morning running and swimming off Florida’s Daytona Beach. Bright sun and cool sea added up to a ravenous hunger. For flavorsome food, with a citrus tang, and just a little saltiness. Honduran. Once you’ve tasted the unique flavors of this central American cuisine, you find yourself …

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