Often referred to as dual-diagnosis, co-occurring disorders are a challenging set of issues that involve a combination of substance abuse and mental health conditions. Because of the complexity of...
When it comes to substance abuse and mental health issues, our nation’s veterans are not immune. Often faced with unique challenges like combat-related trauma, PTSD, and the struggle to transition...
Returning home after a deployment can be a jarring experience for many veterans. Suffering from PTSD can create or exacerbate conditions that foster addiction. Unfortunately for many of our soldiers,
It’s an ironic twist that one of the key symptoms of addiction is denial. If your addicted mind is convincing you that you don’t have a problem, how can you see it? Veterans in particular can...
How do you know when “partying” becomes a problem? Is your drinking and drug use really “bad enough” to get help? It can be hard to know when you cross the line from drug and alcohol use into abuse...
It’s a sad irony that those who fight for our freedom so often find themselves shackled by physical and emotional pain after their service. Desperate to numb the pain, veterans often turn to drugs...
Americans all owe our veterans a tremendous debt. No matter the nature of their service, all of our veterans showed immeasurable courage, patriotism, and dedication in the simple act of standing up...
Struggling with alcohol abuse is lonely and isolating. However, many veterans may not realize that it’s a sadly common experience. According to Behavioral Health News, 27% of soldiers met the...
Substance abuse is a chronic, progressive, and often-fatal disease. Like other illnesses with that profile — cancer and diabetes, for example — it’s not possible to beat it on your own. For that...
Alcohol abuse is a prevalent issue with far-reaching effects on individuals, families, and communities around the world. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, you may have...