Addiction, Mental Health, Peer and Family, Substance Abuse
Addiction is more than just a struggle with substances; it’s a challenge that can deeply affect your mental health, even if you’re managing to keep everything else in your life together. Picture this: you’re doing well at work, maintaining your relationships, and...Recovery, Substance Abuse
For non-religious folks looking for recovery support services, it can be challenging to find programs that align with your values. Popular 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) are based on a belief in, and reliance on, God or some other higher power. While...988, Addiction, Substance Abuse
If you’ve made the decision to quit using drugs or alcohol, congratulations! For many people, especially those struggling with dependence or addiction, this decision is life-changing. But what if you’re not interested in rehab or other types of treatment? Can you get...Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse
Larry Veale’s Story In this video, Larry Veale, a Peer Support Specialist with Western Tidewater Community Services Board and former U.S. Marine, shares his recovery story with us. Larry served in the Marine Corps for two years and then later worked at a...Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse
This article was written by Dr. Tristin C. Galvez, SMVF Clinician III The Unique Challenges Veterans Face A Veteran is defined as someone who has previously served in a branch of the Armed Forces to include Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. There...