Delray Beach, Florida is a hub of many rehab centers. There is a rehab center for every population. Delray Beach rehab centers are well-educated in addictive disorders, treatment methods, and vulnerable populations; therefore, they are certainly able to treat disabled veterans. Common addictive substances for veterans are alcohol, prescription painkillers, benzodiazepines, and sedatives. Disabled veterans are vulnerable to addiction because they face challenges from the trauma they endured while they were deployed and transitioning back home. Statistics that as many and one in 15 veterans had a substance use disorder in the past year. While most Delray Beach rehabs are equipped to treat disabled veterans, rehabs that specialize in treating disabled veterans are also available.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorder in Veterans
The military is a demanding environment. While traumatic experiences and losses happen often, the military does little to deal with them during deployment. This leaves veterans coming home with a lot of unresolved baggage along with the struggles of transitioning to life at home, which leads to post-traumatic stress disorder. Untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often the underlying cause for substance use disorders in veterans. PTSD is a mental health disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event that is characterized by nightmares, flashbacks, and other forms of psychological distress about the event. The symptoms can appear right after the event, months later, or even years later. Often, PTSD symptoms do not present themselves in substance users until after they have been detoxed and abstinent from using the substance. Symptoms of PTSD, include, but are not limited to: • Reliving the traumatic event through flashbacks
- Recurring nightmares about the traumatic event
- Emotional or physical reactions to reminders of the event
- Avoiding reminders of the event
- Changes in mood
- Difficult relationships
- Not doing activities
he or she typically enjoys Treatments for PTSD can include psychotherapy, support groups, and medication. The recovery process takes a while. Keep in mind that while PTSD is the most common underlying cause of substance use disorders in veterans, other mental health disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, etc.) can be the underlying cause of substance use disorders as well. Losing friends during deployment also takes a major toll on veterans. Delray Beach rehabs honor veterans for their sacrifices and are willing to pay it forward by helping them live a wonderful life in recovery. Call one today at 833-846-5669.