For veterans with mental illness or substance abuse issues, easy access to professional help is crucial. That’s why the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has declared their support for the 988 expansion initiative, which would create a national...
When you’re going through withdrawals and need a drug detox, Florida has a host of options available. And that’s good, because drug abuse continues to be a big problem for our Florida community. In Florida, there were 4,698 deaths due to drug overdoses in...
Substance use disorders are incredibly common in veterans. This is especially true for veterans who are struggling to return to civilian life and/or struggling with mental health disorders, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using drugs and alcohol to avoid...
A new report from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) indicates that thousands of military personnel and their families may not have access to proper mental health care. After an internal audit spearheaded by the DoD Inspector General, it’s clear that...
The world around us has slowed down since early March, and the coronavirus pandemic is still affecting all facets of life. While everyone can feel these impacts in different ways, veterans are uniquely affected by COVID-19. Not physically, of course, but in the mental...