“A Fall From Life”

“A Fall from Life” – Davey came home from Afghanistan in 2009, lost and alone, he turned to drugs and alcohol. He came to Stand Down in 2012 with the hope of entering the VVSD’s …

Andrea Harum Schiavoni

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

It's difficult and can lead to PTSD [Post Traumatic Stress Disorder], substance abuse, an inability to relate to others including their family and those things can lead to homelessness and joblessness. … If you've committed this crime and are …
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Vets unite behind bars at Vista jail

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

They include classes on anger management, substance abuse and literacy programs, and help in finding housing after being released. One difference for those in the veterans housing module is their shared military experience. “We're trying to instill …
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