If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime - Benjamin Alire Saenz
What is Substance Abuse?
Signs and Symptoms Associated with Substance Abuse
What are treatment options for drug abuse?
There are multiple treatment options available for veterans who are dealing with substance abuse. Choosing the right treatment or recovery isn't easy.
**Below are types of treatment options used for promoting recovery from substance abuse.
Types of Treatments
Inpatient and outpatient (setting for recovery)
Benefits of Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment?
- Substance abuse is the overuse and/or daily use of alcohol, illegal drugs or prescribed drugs, which ultimately affect your daily habits and routines.
Signs and Symptoms Associated with Substance Abuse
- Health problems
- Social problems
- Morbidity
- Injuries
- Unprotected sex
- Violence
- Death
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Homicides
- Suicides
- Physical dependence or psychological addiction
- Symptoms include watery eyes, redness, puffiness of eyes, impaired memory, cognition and vision, behavioral changes, lack of attention, disturbed sleep routine, depression. (Substance Abuse, 2022)
What are treatment options for drug abuse?
There are multiple treatment options available for veterans who are dealing with substance abuse. Choosing the right treatment or recovery isn't easy.
**Below are types of treatment options used for promoting recovery from substance abuse.
Types of Treatments
Inpatient and outpatient (setting for recovery)
- Detox (Inpatient only)
- Individual counseling
- Group Counseling
- Therapy (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive therapy, and behavioral therapy)
- Support
- or their combinations. (Substance Abuse, 2022)
Benefits of Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment?
- Improved Health and Wellness
- Supportive Environment with professionals
- Adapt healthier Habits
- Increased job readiness and opportunities
- Better Relationships with Family and Friends
- Opportunity To Get Back Your Life (Your first step, 2022)
Veteran Substance Abuse Programs
(located in the Boston/MA area)
(located in the Boston/MA area)
THE PHOENIX "WE FIND STRENGTH IN EACH OTHER. "(The Phoenix, 2022)
Derrick Reid
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Recovery Centers of America
Westminster, MA Phone: (833) 740-1488 |
STEPRox Recovery Support Center
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Recovery on the Harbor
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The Devine Recovery House Free services for Boston residents
Mission: "The Devine Recovery Center is a peer-to-peer community center offering a place of support for persons age 18+ in recovery from various types of addiction." (Gavin Foundation, 2022)
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The Devine Recovery House
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