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Men and women who served in the military tend to suffer higher rates of substance abuse and addiction compared with the general population. An estimated\u00a011% of veterans<\/a>\u00a0presenting for first-time care within the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system have a substance use disorder, reports\u00a0Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation<\/em>. Fortunately, today\u2019s veterans have many options when it comes to addiction treatment; the key is knowing where to look. Here are\u00a0resources<\/span> for veterans who need help finding drug and alcohol rehab treatment for substance abuse disorders.<\/p>\n

Why Do Veterans Suffer High Addiction Rates?<\/h2>\n

The VA reports that nearly\u00a0one in every three veterans<\/a>\u00a0who seek treatment for substance use disorders also have PTSD. PTSD is a mental health disorder that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying, shocking, or dangerous event, such as combat in war. Many people who are exposed to such events can overcome their trauma naturally with time, or with help from therapists with whom they can talk and discuss healthy coping methods. Those who have difficulty recovering from their trauma are often diagnosed with PTSD.<\/p>\n

Flashbacks, paranoia, and insomnia are some of the many PTSD symptoms that can be extremely difficult to cope with. Veterans with PTSD may drink alcohol or use drugs in an effort to cope with and escape symptoms of PTSD or another mental health disorder. Over time, regular use of drugs and alcohol can lead to dependence and addiction, which requires professional treatment at a drug rehab center.<\/p>\n

There are many other factors that can trigger substance use disorders in veterans, such as retirement, divorce, relocation, and the loss of a loved one. Veterans who experience one or more of these life changes may be highly susceptible to addiction \u2014 especially those who also have PTSD.<\/p>\n

How Veterans Can Get Help for Substance Use Disorders<\/h2>\n

Many veterans are eligible to receive benefits that give them access to free or low-cost addiction treatment at a drug rehab center. Drug detox, alcohol detox, dual diagnosis treatment, and\u00a0inpatient residential rehab<\/a>\u00a0are some of many addiction treatment programs covered by TRICARE, and a number of other health insurers. Veterans with health insurance plans can contact their providers directly to learn more about their benefits for addiction treatment, or fill out a\u00a0free insurance verification form<\/a>\u00a0to have a drug rehab center confirm their benefits for them.<\/p>\n

Here are other\u00a0resources<\/span>\u00a0for veterans with substance use disorders:<\/p>\n