22 Veterans a Day: How Many More? And How Can We Stop It. This guide is designed to raise awareness about the staggering number of…
One unavoidable truth about starting recovery is that it cannot happen until all traces of drugs and alcohol have left your body. That means withdrawal…
Veterans are at much greater risk than the general population of having co-occurring substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health disorders. In fact, about a…
Alcohol abuse is prevalent among military veterans for many reasons. The effects of long-term heavy drinking range from organ damage to mental health challenges and…
Though less than 20% of active military are women, those numbers are on the rise, and women are no longer excluded from any military position…
Understanding Substance Abuse in Military Veterans Substance abuse, particularly alcohol and drugs, is alarmingly common in military veterans – with one in ten veterans diagnosed…
1. One in 10 veterans suffer from a substance use disorder. You may be surprised to learn that one in ten veterans suffer from alcoholism…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects about eight million U.S. adults annually. Trauma can originate from a devastating accident, natural disaster, repeated abuse, or sexual violence.…
Veterans are at increased risk of mental health and substance use disorders due to the many unique factors affecting them during and after military service.…