About 1.6 million men and women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since the start of military operations in 2001. One-third of deployed soldiers have served at least two tours of duty; 70,000 have been deployed three times; and 20,000 have been deployed at least five times. The more times soldiers are deployed, the greater the likelihood of mental disorders. Multiple deployments are associated with a 50 percent greater prevalence of psychiatric disturbance. A recent RAND Corporation study estimated that as many as 300,000 returning veterans are suffering from post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or depression, often complicated by the presence of traumatic brain injuries, as a result of exposure to improvised explosive devices (IEDs). (See Tanielian & Jaycox, 2008; RAND, 2008, http:// veterans.rand.org). Approximately 1,000 returning veterans commit suicide each year, which is twice the likelihood of their civilian counterparts.
Meichenbaum, D. (2009). Trauma and substance abuse: Guidelines for treating returning veterans. Counselor Magazine.10: 10-15.
Military Veterans of Irag, Afghanistan, and Other Wars
The services on this site are for anyone with a concern about alcohol or drug problems, but we specifically mention military veterans who have been deployed to combat zones because of the fact that so many vets, and their loved ones, may be at high risk to develop drug or alcohol problems as part of their adjustment to a return to civilian or non-combat life.
We know that the military support services for returning vets are overwhelmed. We also are aware that sometimes revealing to the military a drug or alcohol problem can have a negative impact on careers. Therefore, we offer here free information, but also, for a reasonable fee, access to confidential ONLINE help.
For same day answers to questions, click here: http://addictionsamedayanswers.com/AlcoholDrugMilitary.com/
For counseling and support, click here: http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com/.
Indicators of a Drug or Alcohol Problem
Use in the face of adverse consequences is the best rule of thumb in identifying a developing drug or alcohol problem. In other words: does my use of drugs or alcohol cause problems in significant areas of my life, such as relationships or work; do I know that my use causes these problems and do I continue to use anyway? If this scenario fits an individual, chances are that person has a problem and could benefit from help.
Have you been thinking for some time that you should cut down on, or control, your use of drugs or alcohol? If so, then you may have a problem with control over the amount you use, or how often you use, or both. Try one of the free screening tests on this site: http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com/AlcoholDrugSOS_Services.asp#ScreeningTests
We know that the military support services for returning vets are overwhelmed. We also are aware that sometimes revealing to the military a drug or alcohol problem can have a negative impact on careers. Therefore, we offer here free information, but also, for a reasonable fee, access to confidential ONLINE help.
For same day answers to questions, click here: http://addictionsamedayanswers.com/AlcoholDrugMilitary.com/
For counseling and support, click here: http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com/.
Indicators of a Drug or Alcohol Problem
Use in the face of adverse consequences is the best rule of thumb in identifying a developing drug or alcohol problem. In other words: does my use of drugs or alcohol cause problems in significant areas of my life, such as relationships or work; do I know that my use causes these problems and do I continue to use anyway? If this scenario fits an individual, chances are that person has a problem and could benefit from help.
Have you been thinking for some time that you should cut down on, or control, your use of drugs or alcohol? If so, then you may have a problem with control over the amount you use, or how often you use, or both. Try one of the free screening tests on this site: http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com/AlcoholDrugSOS_Services.asp#ScreeningTests
Thursday, December 17, 2009
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