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Veteran Substance Abuse

Service members of the United States military will often experience difficulty transitioning to civilian life once they have been discharged. Veterans who have been in combat will have witnessed or experienced several traumatic events such as sustaining a life-altering injury or watching a friend or colleague die. Veterans can develop PTSD symptoms or mental health difficulties that include anxiety, panic, and depression; and will often try to manage these symptoms by taking drugs.

VETERAN SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Service members of the United States military will often experience difficulty transitioning to civilian life once they have been discharged. Veterans who have been in combat will have witnessed or experienced several traumatic events such as sustaining a life-altering injury or watching a friend or colleague die. Veterans can develop PTSD symptoms or mental health difficulties that include anxiety, panic, and depression; and will often try to manage these symptoms by taking drugs.

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Using drugs as a coping mechanism can be extremely harmful, and can increase the risk of developing an addiction. This can quickly develop into a co-occurring disorder and become difficult to recover from. Veteran drug rehab is a valued source for former military members to help overcome their PTSD and dependency on drugs.

Some studies show an increase in veteran substance abuse due to being prescribed opioids or other drugs to help with pain management or mental health issues. 2 out of 10 veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder will also be diagnosed with substance use disorder.

Without careful monitoring of drug intake, there is a high risk of developing an addiction. Rather than being adequately weaned off the drug, addicts will turn to illicit drug use when they are no longer able to get a prescription. According to a government report, 10.7 percent of veterans admitted to an addiction treatment center were due to heroin abuse; 6 percent were admitted because of cocaine.

The increase in substance abuse can cause severe repercussions for veterans and their families. It is not only risking a co-occurring disorder but also causing tension in the home, vocational impairment, inability to socialize, or building healthy relationships, overdoses, and suicide.

Addiction Disorders we Treat

Alcohol Addiction

Symptoms can include:

  • Inability to Control Drinking
  • Blackouts
  • Dizziness
  • Tremors
  • Physical Dependence
  • Delirium

Benzodiazepine Addiction

Symptoms can include:

  • Extreme drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Slurred Speech
  • Nausea and Vomitting
  • Constipation
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Respiratory Depression

Opioid Addiction

Symptoms can include:

  • Physical Dependence
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Chronic Constipation
  • Small Pupils
  • Nausea
  • Reduced Sex Drive
  • Shallow Breathing
  • Slurred Speech

Methamphetamine Addiction

Symptoms can include:

  • Hyperactivity
  • Irritability
  • Sudden Weight Loss
  • Scratches and Sores
  • Outburst
  • Mood Swings
  • Anxiety
  • Isolation from family and friends

Cocaine and Crack Addiction

Symptoms can include:

  • Dilated Pupils
  • Restlessness
  • Irritability
  • Elevated Body Temperature
  • Erractic Behavior
  • Elevated Pulse Rate
  • Confusion
  • Tremors

The Department of Defense (DOD) has stated that between 2011 and 2014, there was an 18% increase in suicides. Research has shown that deployed military personnel are less likely to commit suicide than military veterans. With access to mental health services and substance abuse treatment so limited, veterans are more likely to display suicidal tendencies.

Signs of suicidal behavior could include:

  • Feelings of Hopelessness
  • Insomnia
  • Extreme sadness or depressive moods
  • Withdrawal from family and friends
  • Talking about suicide
  • Threatening self-harm
  • Putting affairs in order

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If you or a loved one is suffering from an addiction or mental health issues, Behavioral Health Programs, can help clients enroll in a treatment program quickly and effortlessly. You can enroll in the program yourself or refer someone else for treatment through our admissions staff which is available to answer any questions and help to guide you through the process. Admissions staff members are there to arrange admissions for inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment, facilitate transportation to the treatment center, schedule an evaluation and assist you with insurance verification.

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