Dual Diagnosis: Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders in Veterans
Every veteran is affected by service, whether they see combat or not. Sometimes, even basic training is so traumatic that it leaves lasting effects on those who undergo it. With…
Every veteran is affected by service, whether they see combat or not. Sometimes, even basic training is so traumatic that it leaves lasting effects on those who undergo it. With…
Our country’s veterans committed their lives to service and protection of our freedom and safety. While these heroes face unimaginable stress, danger, and challenges during their service, many face even…
Suicide is a significant but preventable issue in the United States. Our nation’s veterans are at increased risk of suicide, with veterans making up nearly a quarter of all deaths…
While day-to-day stress is part of life, people sometimes face overwhelmingly stressful events that can leave a lasting imprint on their physical, emotional, and behavioral health for a long time…
Depression is a serious but common mental health issue that affects more than 21 million American adults each year. Veterans are particularly prone to depression due to the wounds of…
Veterans often deal with lasting mental health effects from their time during service. While each veteran might be affected differently, it is extremely common for them to resort to drug…
Many veterans live with the effects of a frightening event for a long time and may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms can come and go over…
The United States owes our veterans gratitude for their service and dedication to protecting our freedoms. Military veterans have made significant sacrifices and risks to their safety to protect our…
Many addictions stem from undiagnosed or untreated mental health conditions. At the same time, many mental health conditions have similar symptoms and risk factors as substance use disorders. Because of…
Addiction is a chronic and complex disease that often occurs when individuals have underlying mental health conditions that cause them to self-medicate. When someone has a mental health condition and…