Veterans have served as the backbone of Massachusetts and the country as a whole for centuries, fighting to protect our freedoms and ensuring our national safety. As a result, many veterans have seen and experienced significant trauma as well as facing stressors that make it difficult to cope. Emotional support and recovery options for veterans are important ways to give back and show appreciation for their sacrifices and hard work.
Drug and alcohol abuse is a national concern, but substance use among the veteran population is epidemic. Alcohol and opioids in particular impact veterans at a staggering rate. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that 1 in 10 veterans treated at the VA after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan face problems with alcohol or other drugs. There is a strong correlation between substance use disorder (SUD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans. Approximately 1 in 3 soldiers seeking treatment for SUD have co-occurring PTSD. Binge drinking is a common issue for veterans with PTSD and SUD.
There are many reasons that veterans may suffer with substance abuse, including difficulty transitioning back into civilian life, emotional and mental health struggles, and chronic pain.
After deployment, adjusting to civilian life in the United States can be a tremendously difficult process. And while some veterans sustain only minor physical and psychological wounds from combat, others aren't as lucky. Thousands are diagnosed with PTSD, a debilitating mental health condition caused by the traumatic events experienced in wartime. Often, struggling veterans will turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate, inadvertently worsening their PTSD symptoms.
PTSD and substance use are two of the most pressing issues impacting veterans. If left unaddressed, PTSD and substance abuse in veterans can be deadly. Reaching out to others for help isn't a sign of weakness - it's proof of strength. With the right care, veterans can get to the roots of their addiction, work through PTSD and go on to lead peaceful, fulfilling lives.
While nearly anyone can suffer from PTSD, veterans are more likely to develop the condition than the general population. Military life exposes soldiers to frequent deadly - and thus potentially traumatic - situations, leaving them at an increased risk of physical injury and the invisible wounds of PTSD. Military sexual assault also contributes to high veteran PTSD rates, particularly in female members. Twenty-three out of every 100 women who use VA care experienced a sexual assault while in the military.
The anxiety and flashbacks characteristic of PTSD can be emotionally and physically debilitating. It isn't a surprise that many struggling with the condition turn to drugs and alcohol as a way to numb their pain. Unfortunately, veterans with PTSD are no exception to this trend. In response to the relentless symptoms of PTSD, many consume alcohol and prescription drugs to cope. For veterans injured physically during combat, the risk of substance abuse is even higher. What starts off as a pain pill prescription for an injury can quickly escalate to full-blown dependence and addiction, particularly when PTSD is present.
If you are a veteran who is unfortunately hooked on drugs or know such a person, getting professional help at one of the many centers in Massachusetts is the best way forward.
Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication
Outpatient Drug Rehab
Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Telemedicine Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling
Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, US Department Of Va Funds
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Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Detoxification, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling
Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale
Services For The Hearing Impaired
Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Mental Health Treatment Services, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders
Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Day Treatment Or Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach
Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance
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Inpatient Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling
Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance
Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Abuse Treatment Services
Inpatient Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach
Payment Assistance
Spanish
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Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Day Treatment Or Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Psychiatric Hospital
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Services For The Hearing Impaired
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Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Military Insurance
Services For The Hearing Impaired
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Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Day Treatment Or Partial Hospitalization
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach
Medicaid, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Payment Assistance
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Cash Or Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance
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Inpatient Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab
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Inpatient Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab
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Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Payment Assistance
Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication
Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility
Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Therapy
Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance
Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, All Clients In Opioid Treatment Program, Buprenorphine Maintenance, Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Prescribes Administer Buprenorphine And Or Naltrexone
Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol, Regular Outpatient Treatment
Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling
Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
Spanish, Other Languages, French, Hindi, Russian
Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Naltrexone, Disulfiram, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders
Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Day Treatment Or Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach
Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale
Services For The Hearing Impaired
Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Vivitrol, Substance Abuse Treatment Services
Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol, Regular Outpatient Treatment
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling
Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale
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