Substance Use and Abuse
People with a substance use/abuse disorder may have distorted thinking and behaviors. Are there intense craving, changes in personality, or evidence/suspicion of substance use? This could mean an individual is struggling with use/abuse.
Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all. Their work is driven the their commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness.
Your Next Mission is a program initiative of the American Freedom Foundation that provides digital and online content, resources and support to Veterans, military servicemembers and families. It offers guidance and insight by creating opportunities to receive assistance transitioning from military to civilian life and offers personalized, one on one assistance to address unique needs within the Veteran community.
Finding the right health care professional or program can take a lot of work. Here's where you could start: SAHMSA.
There are several types of treatment for substance use and abuse. ​​