Alcohol

Gary Duncan's sobriety recovery included his first ride to his local VA hospital in the back of a police car for detox treatment in 1974.

Research does not show any health benefit of moderate drinking. Excessive alcohol intake poses many short- and long-term health risks.

If drinking alcohol is affecting your life or the life of a Veteran you care about, know that VA has a variety of proven treatments that can help.

VA helped Veteran Kevin Rumley with his second chance. “Every person at VA cared for me deeply as a Veteran and as a person.”

The VetChange mobile app can help you to stop or cut back on drinking and learn healthier ways to manage PTSD symptoms.

VA has many ways to help you recover from alcohol disorders. Learn about the VA treatments, including support groups and specialized therapy.

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.

Reno judge praises graduating Veterans for overcoming adversity and having enough faith in themselves and the program to make it to graduation day. Hard for the marshal to hold back the tears.

You are not alone on your path to wellness and recovery. View other Veterans’ candid descriptions of life with problems due to alcohol use and what they did to get started on their road to recovery.

In 2018, over 5 million American women aged 18 and up had an alcohol use disorder. Among women Veterans who received VA care, 24% had engaged in binge drinking. VA has many options to help them.

Army Vet George Bennett, member of the Tlingit tribe, shares his challenging journey from Vietnam service to denial of his heritage and bouts with alcohol. Today he’s with VA helping other Veterans.