Alcohol

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.

A new study of more than 400,000 people finds that one or two drinks four days a week increases the risk of premature death. Many Veterans from 18 to 85 were included in the study.

Are you a Veteran with a history of childhood abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction? Then you may be at a higher risk for problematic alcohol or drug use, especially if you are a woman Veteran.

Findings could yield insights into the causes of the conditions that affect health and identify targets for the development of medications to treat these problems.

As we continue to observe Alcohol Awareness Month during April, it is an appropriate time to learn more about FASD and its potential impact on women Veterans and others.

Alexander Aiken’s life has changed drastically since he dedicated himself to sober living. He credits Charleston VA Medical Center and the people he’s met along the way with helping to turn his life around.