U.S. Navy veteran suffers from PTSD
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By Shannon McLellan - Social Media Producer
November 21, 2016
US Navy veteran Nicholas Balzano obtained his service lab, Nate, through the Florida-based nonprofit organization that aims to serve veterans suffering from PTSD as a result from their service.
The organization says the average veteran in the program is on 10 to 15 medications when they begin. But with help from their new furry friends, they're able to reduce or eliminate their medication when they are done with program. Both Nicholas and Nate graduated last month.
The K9 For Warriors program offers refuge for veterans who have tried several treatments with little or no success.
"I want to be more active in society and not controlled by my panic disorder anymore," said Balzano. "K9s helped me regain control of my life."
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