Rehab is an invaluable resource for those living with substance use disorders. It teaches healthy coping mechanisms and vital life skills for maintaining sobriety. Despite this, only about 15 percent of people with substance use disorder receive addiction treatment....
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder are arguably the two biggest mental health challenges affecting veterans today. Even worse, these two disorders can often feed off each other in a negative downward spiral. Fortunately, treatment at a...
Did you know that veterans in recovery have unique needs that civilians don’t? This is partially due to the unique experience of being a veteran, but it’s also tied to underlying mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression,...
Most people don’t need evidence that substance abuse and PTSD in veterans are linked. They can see it with their own eyes: in friends, family members, and squad mates who turn to alcohol or drugs after a traumatic event in the military. But science can help us to...
Choosing the right treatment center is essential for veterans. You want to ensure that you get the help you need at an addiction treatment center that provides peer support from other veterans, evidence-based care, support for the future, and ongoing support after...
