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…
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.…
