The experiences of military veterans differ from those of civilians in nearly every aspect. From their occupation, to their backgrounds, and their day-to-day lives. It is to be expected then, that...

The military is an insular organization. Historically known for “taking care of its own”, veterans usually depend on the VA for anything health related. However, as the prevalence of substance abuse...

Those that serve our country face unimaginable stressors and challenges as they defend this nation from enemies both foreign and domestic. These difficulties can occur both during their service and...

Returning home after a deployment can be a jarring experience for many veterans. Suffering from PTSD can create or exacerbate conditions that foster addiction. Unfortunately for many of our soldiers,

It’s an ironic twist that one of the key symptoms of addiction is denial. If your addicted mind is convincing you that you don’t have a problem, how can you see it? Veterans in particular can...

How do you know when “partying” becomes a problem? Is your drinking and drug use really “bad enough” to get help? It can be hard to know when you cross the line from drug and alcohol use into abuse...

Americans all owe our veterans a tremendous debt. No matter the nature of their service, all of our veterans showed immeasurable courage, patriotism, and dedication in the simple act of standing up...

Struggling with alcohol abuse is lonely and isolating. However, many veterans may not realize that it’s a sadly common experience. According to Behavioral Health News, 27% of soldiers met the...