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There is a great deal of history involved with Thanksgiving. For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time of the year when we give thanks for everything that we have and to celebrate with friends and family that we may rarely see. However, for those of us who have struggled with addiction to alcohol, Thanksgiving can be a tricky holiday to navigate. First and foremost, be thankful for your recovery journey as it’s not easy. You’ve come a long way, and now you may be worried about a relapse during Thanksgiving. Luckily, there are various tips that we can use in […]
Service members fight wars to keep us safe, but quite often they engage in a war that doesn’t involve bullets or missiles – it involves substance abuse. Nearly 5.5% of all military personnel were considered to suffer from alcohol abuse, which is extremely problematic when compared to the nearly 7% of the general population. Among veterans, more than 1 in 10 have a Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD), which is slightly higher than the general public. Unfortunately, drinking is part of military culture. This makes it easier to develop an alcohol use disorder, as it often leads to binge drinking. Alcoholism has become more […]
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