Congress Probes Veterans’ Prescription Drug Overdose Deaths


 

Congress probes veterans’ prescription drug overdose deaths – After CBS News broke the story last month revealing returning veterans are receiving lethal amounts of pain medication from Veterans Affairs hospitals, case …

 

Vet Court Con: The Nation's 1st Conference Dedicated to Veterans Treatment

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Justice For Vets is honored to announce Vet Court Con, the first national conference on veterans involved in the criminal justice system as a result of substance abuse and mental health problems will kick off on Monday …
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Medical journal author calls for better PTSD diagnosis among soldiers and

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

The apparent rash of deaths has prompted Canadian veterans suffering from PTSD — an anxiety disorder caused from witnessing a traumatic event — to share their stories and plead for more federal dollars to help current and former soldiers with mental …
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Narconon Redwood Cliffs Feeds Homeless for Thanksgiving Holiday

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

This purpose echoes Narconon's intention to help people make a stable recovery from drug and alcohol addiction so that they can reintegrate with society and lead productive, happy lives. Acts of Love focuses on helping veterans, widows, unwed mothers, …
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