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PTSD | Victory Addiction Recovery Center Blog is designed to educate and help you or your loved one with PTSD. Articles focus on the mental health aspects of psychological trauma, physical trauma, living and coping with PTSD and healing from PTSD.

Tactical Recovery Gives Veterans the Help They Deserve
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Tactical Recovery Gives Veterans the Help They Deserve

By on Jul 11, 2024 in Addiction, Blog, PTSD

As a Veteran, you put everything on the line for your country. You recognized the call for help, realized that someone needed to sacrifice, and you stepped up. Now, if you are transitioning to civilian life and struggling to find your footing, it’s time to get help instead of just giving it. With the Tactical Recovery drug and alcohol treatment program in Lafayette,...

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5 Ways Tactical Recovery Can Change Your Future
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5 Ways Tactical Recovery Can Change Your Future

By on Jun 13, 2024 in Blog, PTSD, Recovery

For those who have served in combat situations or brought emergency care to victims of traumatic accidents or events, exposure to trauma can have long-lasting effects. If the military Veteran or first responder does not have the time or resources to process their experiences, they may turn to drug and alcohol use to cope.  When a substance use disorder (SUD)...

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How to Get Help for Opioid Addiction as a Veteran
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How to Get Help for Opioid Addiction as a Veteran

By on Apr 12, 2024 in Addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction, PTSD, Veterans & Military

Opioids are one of the most important pain-relieving medications available today. For Veterans suffering from intense injury and pain after traumatic experiences, medications like this can prove vitally important. The problem with opioids is their high risk of leading to addiction and dependence. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a growing problem for Veterans. It is...

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How PTSD in Veterans Impacts Their Families
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How PTSD in Veterans Impacts Their Families

By on Aug 23, 2023 in Blog, PTSD, Veterans & Military

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) changes lives. It occurs when someone faces traumatic experiences that continue to impact them, often in very intense ways, for years to come. While PTSD is a very personal battle, it also impacts family and loved ones of those who suffer from it.  Veterans, who are at high risk for struggling with PTSD, often need...

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