Telehealth helps Veterans’ treatment for opioid use disorder
(Source – news.va.gov) Opioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Opioids—such as fentanyl, heroin,
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Substance Abuse
Comprehensive Work Therapy helps Veteran beat substance abuse
(Source – news.va.gov) Tai Do spent six years as a soldier and 22-years at work with the Postal Service. He
Read MoreVA Substance Abuse Treatment Program key road to recovery
(Source – news.va.gov) Jeffrey Decresie separated from the Army in 1997. The experiences he lived through during his time in
Read MoreAs Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Hit the Market, Anti-Smoking Groups Press for Wider Standard
By Don Thompson for Kaiser Family Foundation on June 30, 2023 The idea seems simple enough. Preserve all the rituals
Read MoreOpioids are overrated for some common back pain, a study suggests
By Will Stone for NPR on June 28, 2023 Back and neck pain afflicts millions of American adults, driving many to
Read MoreThe risks of too much alcohol
(Source – news.va.gov) Historically, in early European cities where water was not clean to drink, alcoholic beverages, such as wine,
Read MoreNew CDC Opioid Guidelines: Too Little, Too Late for Chronic Pain Patients?
By Sam Whitehead and Andy Miller for Kaiser Health News on March 15, 2023 Jessica Layman estimates she has called
Read MoreInfantry Soldier’s recovery journey
From overdose to VA peer specialist By Katherine Tang Public affairs officer, White River Junction VA for VA News on
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