Substance Abuse Resources for Veterans

They volunteered their time and service to our country. They sacrificed their comfort and peace of mind. “They” are the veterans of the United States military. Many men and women retire from the military with memories they wish they didn’t have. For many of them, these plaguing thoughts have the power to wreak havoc on their lives and those of their loved ones. In many cases, veterans turn to drugs and alcohol as a result of various mental disorders associated with these thoughts, especially PTSD. Luckily, there are resources available to help.

Are you a veteran struggling with a substance misuse or co-occurring disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc.)? Are you a friend or other loved one of a veteran, and you want to learn more about substance use and PTSD among veterans or the ways you can help them? If so, you’ll find the answers to your questions on this page, including information on rehab centers and VA options. 

You can contact them via the link below.

https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/contact

I would like to add 2 websites from DrugRehab.com in the US.  Although this is a US website it has some  I encourage you to spread the word and use these websites.

• www.drugrehab.com/addiction/

• www.drugrehab.com/addiction/drugs/

This and many more articles from the official page of the US Military Health System (Health.mil)

Post-traumatic stress disorder is considered one of the “signature wounds” of the current conflicts in the Middle East. But many people may not know that there are highly effective treatments for this invisible wound. Scientifically researched and proven methods for treating PTSD work by getting the patient to confront and learn to process the trauma causing their symptoms. The process can start by talking with anyone, like a health care provider, chaplain or even just a friend. (U.S. Army photo)

As troops return to the Middle East, the true cost of our decade at war is just beginning to be felt at home. Kumi Taguchi goes inside the PTSD healing process.

Credits ABC (Australian Broadcasting Network)

Journalist, researcher: Kumi Taguchi
Photographer, producer: Tim Leslie
Photographer: Karen Brookes
Designer, photo post-production: Ben Spraggon
Developer: Colin Gourlay
Editors: Cristen Tilley & Matthew Liddy
Commissioning editor: Eric Napper

Years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq have brought post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD ) among military personnel to the attention of the American people as never before. But PTSD is also found among survivors of natural disasters, victims of crime, and many others who have experienced traumatic events.

My journey through PTSD: Just finished talking with my publishing coach and I am happy to announce that I have FINISHED my book – the manuscript is sitting at 30,000 words, translating to approx 150 PAGES – plus another 6,000 extra material provided by my gorgeous wife Nanc, which instead of being the introduction will now be a bonus 3 chapters at the back section of the book. The writing is complete, now it’s time to EDIT, FORMAT, PRODUCE and then PUBLISH!