Addiction, Unemployment, PTSD: Challenges Facing San Diego Veterans

Addiction, Unemployment, PTSD: Challenges Facing San Diego Veterans – There are many veterans in San Diego who need more than a parade and a thank you. They need help transitioning back into civilian life, or help with a disabi…

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Veterans Hall, 554 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. … Pills Anonymous: 4-5 p.m. Program of recovery based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous recognizing prescription drug addiction; cross-addicted and multiple-substance addicted attendees welcome.
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BRTA gives veterans at Soldier On a warm holiday

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"They got me out of jail," he said. At Soldier On, there is rehabilitation help for those with anger management, post traumatic stress, drug abuse issues and alcoholism. Mike McMahon, an Army veteran and retired major at the Berkshire County Jail …
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Year in review: October 2013

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One of the founders of the Prince Albert Raiders Hockey Club and a World War 2 veteran passed away at 91 and will be remembered in a service at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. October 3. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SIGA) made the …
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Drug Courts Helping Troubled Vets Off Streets

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Drug problems and mental health issues haunt thousands of U.S. veterans, which sometimes leads to trouble with the law and landing them in jail. The problem is so severe, it was the spotlight topic of the Veterans Treatment Court Conference in …
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