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What is Veterans Treatment Court? Veterans treatment court offers treatment services for SUDs and/or mental health disorders rather than incarceration.2,3 These programs are modeled after existing drug or mental health treatment courts that were established to help people with SUDs and/or mental health disorders to receive short term or long term rehabilitation treatment rather than […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic mental health disorder that can cause immense distress for someone that has experienced trauma. Symptoms can vary and can range from mild to severe, even possibly debilitating.1 Certain groups, such as Veterans, are more likely to suffer from PTSD, though the condition can affect anybody who experienced a […]

June 6th marks the anniversary of D-Day, one of the most important military operations of the 20th Century. The fighting saw heavy casualties, with many soldiers going on to live with physical, behavioral, and emotional wounds. Battle wounds are an unfortunate way of military life, and scar Veterans even today. Veterans struggling with physical and […]

Substance Misuse Among Service Members Substance misuse is an issue in the military. Studies indicate significant numbers of alcohol use disorders among both active-duty service members and Veterans, with alcohol use being more prevalent than that of illicit drugs.1 Though problematic substance use may develop as a result of several factors, there are many reasons […]

Stigma in the Military Stigmas are attitudes and behaviors surrounding certain aspects of a person that may be perceived as bad—such as mental health issues—that can be demoralizing to that person.2 Stigma may exist in a variety of contexts. These different contexts can include:2,9,10 Self-stigma—thoughts of oneself may lead to feeling ashamed or unconfident in […]

Being a Family Caregiver You may not know that the help you provide your Veteran loved one is “caregiving.” If you are a member of a Veteran’s family, extended family, or a close friend, and you provide any of the following supports, you are a caregiver:3 Assistance with showering, getting dressed, eating, or using the […]

Substance Abuse in the Air Force Addiction is a pattern of substance use making it difficult to function in daily life.1 Veterans are at increased risk for addiction.2, 3, 4 Common substances that airmen and Veterans abuse are alcohol and prescription medications.2, 5 Alcohol Abuse Air Force service members have the lowest rates of heavy […]

Transition Challenges Service members transitioning from active duty to civilian life can have challenges that affect many areas of their lives. For example, while Veterans are often excited and thankful to be returning home to their loved ones, they may find it difficult to relate and connect to others who have not experienced life in […]