The prevalence of substance use among veterans is substantial, with at least 1 in 10 veterans diagnosed with a substance use disorder. No matter what type of substances a veteran...
You've defended our nation, provided humanitarian relief across the globe and worked on peacekeeping missions as a member of the United States Army. There's no shame if all those responsibilities...
Co-occurring disorders, also called dual diagnosis or comorbidity, refer to having both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder (SUD). For example, SUD and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 7% of military veterans will struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime. Exposure to combat, traumatic events and life-threatening...
Military members are some of the strongest men and women in the world, both physically and mentally. But that strength can often overshadow or even hide perceived weaknesses when it...
Active military members aren’t immune to issues related to substance use. But unlike the rest of society, the factors contributing to substance use among service members are unique. The stress...
Many teens who struggle with addiction are not properly nourished, which amplifies the toll that substance abuse takes on their developing bodies. Not only does malnutrition damage growing adolescents’ bodies,...
An essential part of the detox process is feeding your body to replace lost nutrients. Here’s how a healthy diet supports detox from drugs or alcohol. https://youtu.be/N0d9s-Zf3q4 Before learning how to...
When detoxing, hydration is key, but certain food groups also have benefits when it comes to helping with the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms and detoxification. Withdrawal symptoms from alcohol are...
If you have a friend, family member or loved one you suspect is doing drugs, it can be incredibly upsetting. There are ways you can help someone if they have an addiction...