PTSD and Substance Use Disorders Are a Vicious Cycle for Veterans
It is not uncommon to see a co-occurrence of PTSD and heavy use of substances, which can rise to the level of a substance use disorder. It may be necessary to challenge how the needs of veterans are addressed to remove barriers to care that make treating these co-occurring disorders simultaneously so difficult.
Sep 15, 2020 Military.com
Strategies to Help Young Adults Limit Negative Consequences of Marijuana Use
Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 have been shown to be the most prevalent and problematic users of marijuana. There are proven strategies that people can use to help protect themselves from experiencing harmful effects.
Feb 19, 2018 The RAND Blog
Social Media as a Tool for Reaching Veterans in Need of Mental Health Care
Reaching veterans to learn more about their mental health care seeking poses a conundrum. They are typically recruited for studies in clinical settings, so those who are not seeking care are not represented. Facebook may be a viable method to reach them.
Jun 9, 2015 The RAND Blog