Those who battle drug or alcohol addiction may one day decide to seek professional help. However, addiction treatment is often shrouded in stigma and misinformation, both of which leave would-be patients with even more questions. Namely, how does rehab work? And is it...
Unfortunately, many military veterans who left their country to serve and protect U.S. citizens returned home with severe emotional distress and other mental health problems. In order to temporarily relieve the symptoms of mental health disorders like post-traumatic...
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse, as many as one in 10 veterans meet the diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder, a rate higher than that among civilians. From the stress of deployment to reintegration upon returning home, many veterans...
Many veterans return from military service bearing scars they didn’t have before, but not all scars are physical. For some, the trauma they endured follows them home. It may even push them to use drugs and alcohol to cope. Unfortunately, substance abuse can cause...
Earlier this month, we celebrated the 246th anniversary of freedom and independence in the United States. As the revelry continues, it is important to reflect on what our nation’s values mean to those fighting for independence from addiction. Alcohol or drugs can seem...
