If you are addicted to heroin, it may be hard to see yourself beyond the label of a heroin addict. However, you are more than your addiction. You’re also a veteran, a loved one, and someone who deserves to be free from the harmful effects of your addiction. If...
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...
It can happen on a perfectly normal day. Someone walks around outside when, suddenly, they hear a car backfire. The sound, like other PTSD triggers, stirs up past feelings and intrusive memories of a traumatic event. In the next moments, that person plunges into a...
Watching a loved one struggle with an addiction is extremely painful. This is especially true when that someone is a veteran, since this population often needs specialized care in order to find recovery. If you know a veteran who needs help, you might be wondering how...
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....
More and more veterans are struggling with something called SUD. But what is SUD? And how is it impacting veterans? Here, we’ll address all of your questions related to SUD, including what it is, what it does to veterans, and, most importantly, how to get help for SUD...
