Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Addiction Treatment for Veterans

Veterans face addiction at higher rates than the general population and for reasons that are specific to the military experience. The transition out of service, the loss of structure and community, the weight of what happened downrange: these are not the same factors that drive civilian addiction, and they deserve a clinical team that understands them.

At Owl's Nest Recovery, our Medical Director Dr. George Cowan is a veteran himself. We are in-network with TRICARE and VA Community Care. And our trauma-informed approach to addiction treatment is built to address what is underneath the substance use, not just the substance itself.

What is Veterans Addiction Treatment?

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, America’s veterans are at risk for developing substance use disorders and mental health challenges — at rates much higher than the civilian population. Active duty can be a perfect storm for such issues: Service members are separated from their support systems and daily routines, while being exposed to traumatic events and a culture that often encourages substance use. Zero tolerance policies keep active duty substance abuse to a minimum, but problems often explode when veterans return home. Desperate to soothe painful memories or challenging feelings, they often turn to drugs, alcohol, and other dangerous behaviors to numb their emotions. Soon, many find themselves in the grips of addiction.

Veterans addiction treatment recognizes the unique factors that contribute to substance abuse among our vets. With a trauma-informed approach, we can get to the real cause of the problem and heal it from the inside out — proceeding every step of the way with respect and understanding of what our veterans have gone through. In fact, our Medical Director, Dr. George Cowan, is a veteran himself.

In veterans addiction treatment, vets can find the compassion and professional care they need to find true freedom at last.

Addictions & Mental Health Challenges We Treat

Our veterans addiction treatment addresses a variety of substance abuse issues, including:

Alcohol Addiction

Benzodiazepine Addiction

Cocaine Addiction

Fentanyl Addiction

Gambling Addiction

Heroin Addiction

Marijuana Addiction

Meth Addiction

Opioid Addiction

Prescription Drug Addiction

And More

Veterans experience mental health challenges at significantly higher rates than the general population.

At Owl's Nest, our clinical team is trained to recognize how conditions like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder intersect with addiction and to build treatment plans that account for both.

We address these co-occurring conditions within our addiction treatment framework. Clients who require a higher level of psychiatric care than an addiction program can support are referred to appropriate providers.

Co-occurring conditions we commonly see alongside addiction in our veteran clients include: Anxiety / Bipolar Disorder / Depression / PTSD / And others

What Happens in Addiction Treatment for Veterans?

Modern addiction treatment starts with a different question. Not "What's wrong with you?" but "What happened to you?"

For veterans, that question matters more than almost anywhere else. The things that happened in service — and the transition out of it — are often the direct root of the substance use that followed. At Owl's Nest, our clinical team approaches veterans treatment with that understanding from the first day of admission. We do not just treat the addiction. We work to understand and address what drove it.

Treatment for veteran clients at Owl's Nest is built around the same full continuum as our general program — PHP, IOP, outpatient, and sober living — with trauma-informed clinical care woven throughout. Every treatment plan is individualized. The modalities below represent what is available; what your specific plan includes depends on your history, your goals, and what your clinical team determines will serve your recovery best.

Round-the-Clock Support

Our behavioral health techs are on campus nearly 24 hours a day, standing by to help provide assurance and assistance when you need it.

A Community that Cares

Our campus is home to dozens of other people battling addiction just like you — with many further along the road to recovery. Living alongside peers in recovery gives you added motivation and support when you need it.

Medical Supervision

All clients have access to medical care, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as appropriate.

The Owl’s Nest

Our peaceful campus has been the site of hundreds of recovery journeys. Let us give you the space you need to heal.

Your Addiction Treatment Plan

Recovery doesn’t end with residential treatment. Our team will work with you to build a plan that may extend far beyond your time at Owl’s Nest. We won’t just kick you out of the nest; we’ll give you the wings you need to fly. Next steps may include:

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

IOP for Addiction (IOP)

Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs

Sober Living in Florence, SC

Mental Health Treatment

Therapy & Counseling for Addiction

And more

Addiction Treatment for Veterans

What is Veterans Addiction Treatment?

Addictions & Mental Health Challenges We Treat

What Happens in Addiction Treatment for Veterans?

Addiction Treatment Modalities

Do I Need Inpatient Treatment for Veterans?

Round-the-Clock Support

A Community that Cares

Medical Supervision

The Owl’s Nest

Your Addiction Treatment Plan

How to Pay for Addiction Treatment

Find Your Freedom