Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common problem in soldiers who
have experienced combat. Often the individual with PTSD will try to medicate symptoms by use of drugs or alcohol, and develop a drug or alcohol problem too. Both problems must be treated.
PTSD Resources
VA National Center for PTSD
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/
Information Line
802.296.8300
VA Suicide
PTSD Hot Line
1.800.273.TALK, Press 1
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
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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