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A VetCenter's Family Day program staff addressed the urgent need for families to understand the intricacies of substance abuse recovery.

After mental health treatment, Veteran Tai Do was selected for the Comprehensive Work Therapy program.

Army Veteran Jeffrey Decresie has left alcohol dependency behind thanks to VA’s Substance Abuse Treatment Program.

After duty in Iraq, Michael McNabb had a hard time readjusting to civilian life. A VA rehabilitation program gave him sobriety, saving him. His is a journey he shares with other Veterans.

A new VA program is helping to fulfill one doctor’s purpose of delivering compassionate and effective care to Veterans at Central Virginia VA Health Care System. Dr. Jarrod Reisweber and colleagues created Transcending Self Therapy to improve substance abuse treatment for Veterans.

VA's STAR treatment program uses whole-body approach to help substance abusers to overcome their addictions, move on with their lives.

Veterans with the support of a peer specialist have an increased involvement in their care.

One Navy Veteran's journey from trauma and substance abuse to renewal, thanks to VA's Compensated Work Therapy program.

In honor of International Recovery Day Sept. 30, VA wants you to know: Substance use disorder is a disease that can be treated, and recovery is possible. VA uses a variety of proven therapies and medications to help support Veterans who have been diagnosed with substance use disorder.

VA has many treatment options to help Veterans recover from substance use. Here are valuable links to information and programs.

While the public is aware of some key risk factors for suicide among Veterans, they are often unaware of the devastating relationship between substance use and suicide.

PTSD can occur in any individual who has experienced a traumatic event, whether it be through combat, physical or sexual assault, natural disaster or childhood abuse.