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Substance Abuse in the Coast Guard Recognizing the warning signs of substance abuse in yourself and others may help you better understand when it is time to seek help. Members of the armed forces may be at higher risk of developing problematic patterns of drinking than the civilian population, though rates of drug abuse among […]

Suicidal Warning Signs In 2020, there were 6,146 Veteran suicides, which averages to 16.8 Veterans dying by suicide every day.2 Additionally, in the two decades between 2001 and 2020, the prevalence of mental health or substance use disorder (SUD) among participants using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) rose from 27.9% to 41.9%.2 Other commonly cited factors […]

Addiction in the Navy Addiction is a chronic medical disease characterized by the compulsive use of substances despite harmful consequences.1 While addiction can affect anyone, Veterans are more likely than the civilian population to develop issues with substance abuse.2-4 Alcohol and prescription medication are the most commonly abused substances by active duty sailors. Veterans are […]

Soldiers and Substance Abuse Substance use and abuse is common among service member and Veterans in every branch of the U.S. Military. Addiction is chronic medical disease where people use substances or continue compulsive behaviors despite experiencing harmful consequences.1  Among active service members and Veterans, alcohol is the most widely used and abused substance.2 Marijuana […]

Marines and Substance Abuse Substance abuse is a very big concern, especially in the U.S. Marine Corps, as it can occur after an initial unhealthy pattern of substance use to cope with mental health struggles such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety.1 Addiction is a chronic medical disease characterized by the use of […]

What is the MISSION Act Community Care Program? By allowing Veterans to receive healthcare from community providers, the VA MISSION Act expands access to services that Veterans are otherwise unable to receive through the VA for specific reasons.1 It was created upon the sunset of the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) in June 2019.1, 2, 3 […]

The Changing Landscape of Warfare The United States is committed to a prolonged state of armed conflict, which has created a crisis for Veterans. The crucial issue of mental healthcare for Veterans is more important than ever before due to the considerable number of Veterans returning from combat missions who have experienced episodes of PTSD […]

Members of the military go through some very tough and traumatic experiences while deployed, oftentimes leaving these men and women with physical and psychological scars that last well beyond their years of service. Many Veterans may self-medicate or turn to substances in an attempt to cope with their issues.  Unfortunately, substance abuse among Veterans often […]

The Culture of Alcohol Misuse in the Military Many service members in active-duty military roles see drinking as part of their culture, and service members are more likely to misuse alcohol than civilians.1 Drinking alcohol can serve as a means to connect with fellow service members in the military. As a society, many restaurants and […]

Veterans are more than welcome to any of our facilities, but we have two that serve their unique needs. Both Desert Hope in Las Vegas, Nevada and Recovery First in Hollywood, Florida have special programs tailored to Veterans and first responders. Attempting to figure out which treatment center to choose or what to expect from […]