What Is the Connection Between PTSD, GABA, and Alcohol?

What Is the Connection Between PTSD, GABA, and Alcohol?

Experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in addition to an alcohol addiction is a common occurrence for veterans. What many people don’t know is that there are ways to prevent PTSD symptoms from getting worse.  If you are looking to heal from PTSD and...
Alcoholic Eyes: Drinking Alcohol & Your Eyesight

Alcoholic Eyes: Drinking Alcohol & Your Eyesight

Alcohol consumption impacts every function in the body, including vision. The lasting effects of alcohol on optical nerves, blood vessels, and brain-to-eye messaging can be referred to as “alcoholic eyes.” And conditions caused by alcoholic eyes can be...
Can the Liver Heal Itself? | Veteran Alcohol Abuse FAQ in 2021

Can the Liver Heal Itself? | Veteran Alcohol Abuse FAQ in 2021

Alcohol abuse continues to be a serious problem among America’s veterans. Reasons for higher substance abuse rates among military personnel often involve stressors, such as combat training and deployment. Many times this stress results in mental conditions such as...
Can I Use FMLA for Rehab? Veteran Rehab Facts

Can I Use FMLA for Rehab? Veteran Rehab Facts

After returning from military life, transitioning to civilian living can be hard. And it can be especially hard when you find yourself in a good job, but addiction threatens to ruin it. Left untreated, substance use disorders often lead to problems at work, such as...
The 5 Most Common Causes of Addiction in Veterans

The 5 Most Common Causes of Addiction in Veterans

Drug and alcohol addiction continues to be a serious problem in the United States. In fact, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people have been struggling to find help for their substance use disorders and are left feeling lost. And for...
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