Encouraging Trends, Ongoing Challenges The 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention (NVSP) report brings hopeful news: suicide rates among Veterans and active-duty service members have declined. From 2021 to 2022, age-adjusted suicide rates for female Veterans dropped by 24.1%, while rates for female non-Veteran U.S. adults increased by 5.2%. For male Veterans, rates rose slightly by […]
Breaking the Code of Silence: Addressing Addiction Treatment for Veterans One of the most challenging barriers to addiction treatment for veterans is a persistent code of silence. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Zero-tolerance policies, lack of confidentiality, and mandatory random drug testing that might deter drug use can also add to […]
Supporting Our Veterans: Tactical Recovery Program The men and women who serve in our nation’s military, along with their families, bear a tremendous responsibility in protecting our freedoms. This weight can often become overwhelming, leading to lasting psychological and emotional effects. In recent years, there has been a troubling rise in suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder […]
Specialized Care for Veterans and First Responders: The Tactical Recovery Program Professionals in the military, law enforcement, and emergency response fields often face immense stress, high rates of depression and PTSD, and increased risk of addiction. Unfortunately, many Veterans and first responders hesitate to seek help for substance use disorders (SUD) or alcohol use disorders […]
Veterans often face unique hardships that increase their vulnerability to substance use disorders. Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, is dedicated to helping Veterans and their families navigate these challenges and find lasting recovery. A Growing Concern: Substance Use Disorders in Veterans Despite efforts by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and other organizations […]
Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment for Veterans Serving in the United States Armed Forces often involves experiences that are unimaginable to those outside the military. Service members face prolonged separations from loved ones, exposure to violence and injury, and the profound loss of comrades. These challenges can lead to mental health struggles such as […]
Winter, spring, summer, and fall offer numerous holidays to enjoy. But just how can you make the most of sober fun activities? This anonymous quote puts it into perspective: “Having fun is a choice. There is enough fun for each of us. Choosing to have fun depends on you only.” So use the following tips for […]
Even if they love the holidays, people who are managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can find this time of year difficult because there are potential triggers around every corner. At Tactical Recovery, we help Veterans and other people who have been diagnosed with PTSD to manage their mental health and substance use disorders, so that they can enjoy […]
Like many young girls growing up in the 1980s, Christina Rogers’s career aspirations began when she set her sights on becoming an astronaut. But as she got older, she knew that she wanted to find a way to give back and serve those around her. She explored a degree in education before finding her place […]
Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their background. However, veterans face particularly high risks due to the stresses of deployment, injuries, trauma, and the challenges of adjusting to civilian life after discharge. Many veterans also experience financial difficulties, extended separation from loved ones, and the loss of military friends to combat or suicide. The distinct […]