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Alcohol

  • Mocktail magic: Sip your way through Dry January

    Mocktail magic: Sip your way through Dry January

    Taking a break from alcohol this Dry January can have a positive effect on whole health.

  • VA the path to sobriety

    VA the path to sobriety

    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.

  • The risks of too much alcohol

    The risks of too much alcohol

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

  • VA can help Veterans manage their drinking

    VA can help Veterans manage their drinking

    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. Now he helps others.

    VA helped Veteran Kevin Rumley. Now he helps others.

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

  • Healthier drinking habits to improve your wellbeing

    Healthier drinking habits to improve your wellbeing

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

  • About 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually

    About 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually

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

  • Care for Veterans with substance use disorders

    Care for Veterans with substance use disorders

    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.

  • Let’s talk about substance use

    Let’s talk about substance use

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

  • Second Chances for Veterans from Veterans Treatment Court

    Second Chances for Veterans from Veterans Treatment Court

    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.

  • Positive steps for your mental health

    Positive steps for your mental health

    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.

  • Alcohol Awareness: Risks and resources for women Veterans

    Alcohol Awareness: Risks and resources for women Veterans

    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.

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Last updated July 11, 2025

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