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Abuse of alcohol or other drugs can be problematic for active-duty military personnel for many of the same reasons that substance use issues impact productivity in the private sector. For example:1,2,3 The use of drugs or alcohol affects one’s ability to make decisions and learn new information. Drug and alcohol abuse may lead to poor […]

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 […]