Caffeine is a dietary supplement available in powder and liquid forms. While the amount of caffeine in a supplement can be hard to determine, supplements can have much higher concentrated levels of caffeine than what you would find in traditional caffeine products like tea and coffee. Just one teaspoon of pure powdered caffeine can contain […]

What is Anxiety? Anxiety is described as feeling worried, uneasy or fearful. Physical symptoms such as trouble sleeping, increase in blood pressure or muscle tension may occur. Anxiety may only last short-term, such as when taking a test or preparing for a deployment. Ways to Manage Anxiety Without Medication Short-term anxiety may occur from time […]

When feelings of loneliness, distress and/or suicide come up, substance use can make these feelings worse.

TDY/TAD, PCS, deployment or time away from family or friends can feel challenging. As a Service member, how do you handle these potential stressors?