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    Challenge America

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    Bridging the transition from battlefield to home by connecting military and their families to resources in their own communities.

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    Challenge America™ offers answers to frequently asked questions about who we are, what we do, and how to get involved.

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    Challenge America answers the question of "When it happens, where do we go?" for returning military and their families. By working with communities across the country to link new and existing services, and by supporting the development of recreational, occupational and housing programs, Challenge America is able to better serve those individuals in their home communities with resources searchable by zip code.

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      • Challenge America
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        On Aug 13, 2018

        How is depression related to drug abuse?

        Depression and alcoholism can be related. In the general population, about 30-50% of alcoholics also have depression. The two disorders are frequently seen together in veterans, and either one can ...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Aug 13, 2018

        What role does depression play in suicide?

        Veterans with depression are at risk for suicide at a slightly higher rate than the general population, and younger white male veterans have the highest risk of all. Substance abuse and post-trauma...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Aug 09, 2018

        How common is depression in people with post-traumatic stress disorder?

        Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may find it contributes to or causes other disorders such as depression. According to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, depre...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Aug 02, 2018

        How can a veteran treat insomnia without medication?

        If you are a veteran with chronic insomnia (trouble sleeping most nights for a period of a month or longer), your doctor may be able to prescribe medication to help you sleep. However, medication a...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Aug 02, 2018

        Is depression common with severe burns and burn pain?

        Depression is extremely common with burn pain or any type of chronic (long-term) pain. In fact, symptoms of depression start to appear in the acute phase of recovery. Ironically, the presence of a ...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Jul 31, 2018

        What causes eye burn injuries, and what are the symptoms?

        Eye blast injuries are a frequent cause of vision loss and even death in terrorist blast victims. While the eye is normally resistant to traumatic rupture, if there’s enough force from a car ...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Jul 31, 2018

        Is vision loss associated with traumatic brain injuries?

        Vision loss on the battlefield is increasingly associated with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), particularly in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today as many as 15 percent of veterans are blinded...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Jul 31, 2018

        What is offered to veterans with low vision after combat?

        Operation Peer SupportIn the United States today there are around 160,000 veterans who are legally blind. When you combine the number of veterans with low vision, this total skyrockets to more than...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Jul 31, 2018

        What does vision loss mean for veterans?

        Vision loss means the lack of vision where it existed before. For many people, including war warriors and veterans, vision loss can happen quickly (called acute vision loss) or over a long time (ca...

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      • Challenge America
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        On May 01, 2018

        What are floaters?

        People of all ages are disturbed by floaters in the eyes. They often appear as specks seen especially when looking at a light background. They literally “float” in and out of view. As o...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Aug 15, 2017

        How does hypnosis work to treat fibromyalgia?

        Yes, hyponosis is a complementary therapy that may help modulate burn pain. Coming from the Greek word meaning "sleep,” hypnosis is an intense state of concentration used to control pain...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Dec 18, 2014

        Can weight loss lower high blood pressure?

        Absolutely! Losing as little as 10 to 15 pounds can make a big difference in your blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease. For some people, weight loss can prevent hypertension. In ...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Dec 05, 2014

        Why does smoking cause high blood pressure?

        Cigarette smoking or even being exposed to high amounts of second hand smoke has negative effects on your heart and blood vessels. Not only does nicotine increase your blood pressure but it also bo...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Feb 21, 2011

        How can I find a good therapeutic recreation program for veterans?

        Sarah Williams Volf, Director of Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities (CAMO) states that about 70% of participants in CAMO’s current programs are referred from hospitals. So if you are rece...

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      • Challenge America
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        On Feb 21, 2011

        How can therapeutic recreation benefit veterans whose legs are paralyzed?

        If you are an injured veteran whose legs are paralyzed, or you have suffered a spinal cord injury, the staff at a well-designed therapeutic recreation program can give you the personalized attentio...

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