A Journey Home: One Marine’s Story
A Journey Home: One Marine’s Story – Nearly one in five veterans suffer from substance abuse and PTSD. Veterans Healing Initiative, a nonprofit, is dedicated to providing veterans of all eras access to treatment for substance abuse and PTSD. The facts: 18 veterans commit suicide every day. On any given night, 300000 veterans are homeless and more than 76% of these vets suffer from substance abuse or a mental health disorder. As many as 35% of wounded troops are addicted to pain medication. Reserve and National Guard don’t have access to the full range of VA benefits. Vets from Iraq and Afghanistan face multiple deployments and shorter breaks between deployments–for these vets, the clock’s ticking. See one Marine’s journey home. Thousands more waiting for treatment. Help us help them at Veterans Healing Initiative, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. To learn more or to donate, click www.vetshealing.org. Thank you.
Yakima mother: 'I know my kids are safe here'
Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans
More than $ 2-million from the state will help build nearly two dozen new apartments. High demand prompted the addition of phase … Some of the new apartments will be designated for homeless veterans. There is a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and …
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New year means changes for taxes, driving, light bulbs
Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans
Veterans who successfully complete court-ordered counseling for specified crimes, such as drug abuse, can petition to have their convictions erased, making it easier to find a job. AB 342. • Veterans will be exempt for one year from paying higher …
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court piloting diversion program for veterans
Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans
By introducing earlier intervention at the magisterial district judge level, program planners hope to curb behavior from worsening among veterans with drug and alcohol abuse, anger management and post-traumatic stress disorder issues. In a …
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