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It’s not easy for a Veteran to place a call to American Addiction Centers (AAC) to ask for help. “When someone goes through military boot camp and combat training, that person learns to stifle emotions. It’s an unwritten veil of silence. I understand that firsthand,” says Jay Russell. That’s why Jay, who works as an […]

Very few Veterans ever thought they would find themselves struggling with a heroin addiction, yet it’s a troubling trend that’s on the rise. According to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), since 2002, the number of U.S. Veterans suffering from opioid addiction has doubled.1 A variety of risk factors, including difficulty returning to civilian life, struggles […]

Military life creates unique challenges for both Veterans and their families. When deployment separates a family, those remaining must adapt to a new way of life. Although a military member’s return home is cause for celebration, reunifying the family unit and adjusting to a new set of circumstances is often difficult for everyone involved.  Many […]

Veterans are more susceptible to opioid addiction as they are more likely to suffer from chronic pain. In addition, many veterans suffer from mental health problems like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), making them more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol in an attempt to self-medicate. A study from the Journal of Addictive Diseases suggested that […]

These are all reasons why military veterans require a specialized approach to substance abuse treatment. While seeking help is a major step, choosing the right treatment facility is also critical. Below are some of the most important things to look for when choosing a recovery center for veterans. Specialized Services for Veterans Since it’s clear that veterans have unique […]

Signs of PTSD in Veterans According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) there are 4 main groups of symptoms involved with PTSD, though how you experience these symptoms may vary compared with others. Some of the symptoms can occur right after the event, but sometimes, they may not develop until years later—there […]

Veterans returning home from military deployment and combat may face a number of challenges when trying to adjust back to civilian life. Arguably, one of the biggest challenges is coping with any traumas they may have endured during deployment, such as significant injury, witnessing the death of a peer, or sexual assault. The rates of […]