Addictions - American Legion 2

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Home Base

   The first and largest private-sector clinic in the nation devoted to healing invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, co-occurring substance use disorder, military sexual trauma, family relationship challenges and other issues associated with service for Veterans, Service Members and their Families through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research.

   Generously funded through contributions from donors, and the philanthropic partnership of the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital.  Supported in part by the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and Welcome Back Veterans (WBV), an initiative of the McCormick Foundation and Major League Baseball.  http://homebase.org/

American Addiction Centers

    The problem of addiction is one that plagues veterans returning home from combat and military deployment facing a number of challenges trying to acclimatize to civilian life.  Chief among these challenges is coping with psychological and emotional trauma of battlefield experiences and the toll it takes on their mental health.  Far too many of them self-medicate by turning to alcohol or controlled substances, and the human cost is staggering.  This rehab guide for addicted veterans and their families can answer questions about drug and alcohol treatment and therapy for soldiers and the people who love them.  http://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/veterans-resources/

DrugRehab.com - Veterans and Addiction

   Veterans often cope with stress after returning from multiple deployments.  They may also suffer from illnesses and injuries that can contribute to a substance use disorder.  Addiction delays an already complex social reintegration process and can have negative repercussions.  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers treatment plans to support veterans as they recover from substance use disorders.   https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/veterans/

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