Addicts using more than one substance to purposely affect both the mind and the body are engaging in polysubstance abuse. Currently, polysubstance abuse is diagnosed…
Signs and symptoms of opioid use disorder begin with physical and mental changes like mood swings, depression, anxiety, constipation, and lack of coordination. Prescription drugs…
Naval rehab centers revolve around several different programs for alcohol dependency, substance abuse, and co-occurring mental illnesses that may be present. Opioids, chemical dependencies, alcohol,…
Drug use in the military is dangerous for many reasons. Since 1999, 17,000 people received a discharge from the US Military because of drug use.…
Mental health issues and substance abuse problems are the cause of extreme concern today because of the rising numbers of those affected. Traumatic events in…
Being truthful about participating in rehab for drug or mental health treatment is the best option. The military has access to all medical records and…
Life transitions from civilian life to military life and the back to civilian life pose many adjustments and challenges for Veterans. The struggles Veterans face…
The number of Veterans addicted to opioids is double that of the civilian population. Veterans are faced with pain from injuries in combat, challenged with…
Veterans exposed to severe traumatic events, death, combat, and military sexual trauma carry with them an intense level of pain, raw emotion, flashbacks, nightmares, and…