Explore these resources for more information about alcohol problems in Veterans.
Learn more about how problems with alcohol may be related to other issues such as relationship problems, depression, trouble sleeping, chronic pain, and posttraumatic stress.afterdeployment.org
Take an anonymous and confidential online assessment to evaluate the alcohol-related symptoms you are experiencing and hear from other Veterans and service members dealing with similar issues. http://www.afterdeployment.org/web/guest/topics-alcohol-drugs
VA’s Substance Abuse page
Read more about VA’s programs and services for Veterans dealing with alcohol problems. http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/res-vatreatmentprograms.asp
Vet Centers
If you are a combat Veteran or experienced any sexual trauma during your military service, bring your DD214 to your local Vet Center and speak with a counselor or therapist—many of whom are Veterans themselves—for free, without an appointment, and regardless of your enrollment status with VA. http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/vetcenter_flsh.asp
VA Medical Center Facility Locator
This website will allow you to search for VA treatment programs located near you that address alcohol problems. If you are eligible to receive care through the Veterans Health Administration, you can enroll in one of VA’s treatment programs. http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isflash=1
Alcoholics Anonymous
For meeting information, contact a local A.A. resource that provides meeting times and locations. Use this link for a list of meeting resources by state and province in the U.S. and Canada. http://www.aa.org/lang/en/central_offices.cfm?origpage=373
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