Veterans can have a hard time adjusting to civilian life. Because of PTSD and other mental and physical ailments they have acquired while on duty, they may begin abusing alcohol or drugs to cope with the transition. While physical addiction treatment can be universally applied, the psychological trauma that a combat veteran has undergone needs intensive therapy to rectify it. Having to deal with all the car traffic and the loud and intrusive noise associated with it can be a difficult task for someone returning home who associates that type of noise and commotion with bombs and gunfire. There is also the inevitable distrust that manifests itself in war zones abroad where the local people speak a different language and have unfamiliar customs. A veterans addiction treatment program may be a solution to these problems.

11% of returning veterans have been shown to have a substance abuse disorder according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Those who have been wounded need pain medication and psychoactive drugs to help with the physical and mental burdens placed on them during their time of service. Others may turn to drugs and alcohol to compensate for the traumas they have faced. If you haven’t seen combat it is hard to relate to their situation. These feelings that they wrestle with may cause some veterans to self-isolate and self-medicate. Besides PTSD, veterans might also suffer from depression, chronic pain, homelessness, and substance abuse disorder.

Virtues Behavioral Health offers a veterans treatment program in our Los Angeles center. Learn more about our personalized approach to addiction and mental health treatment by connecting with our team today at 855.579.8599.

Therapies in Our Veterans Treatment Program

The following therapy programs are available at Virtues Behavioral Health as part of our veterans treatment program:

• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Holistic Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Anger Management Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Experiential Therapy
• Relapse Prevention Therapy

Other Services in Our Veterans Addiction Treatment Program

• Life skills training – With meal planning, job training, and a network of community resources you can relearn how to deal with and accomplish daily tasks that you have not had the opportunity to engage in while deployed overseas.
• Coping skills treatment – These skills can be put to work immediately as our outpatient program allows you to live at home and get back into the swing of things on a daily basis.
• Couples treatment – You do not have to go it alone, and by having a partner by your side to monitor your recovery and participate in therapy sessions with you, you can acclimatize to your new life more rapidly.

Reach Out to Virtues Behavioral Health Today

Veterans have special needs to recover from the trauma of war and at Virtues Behavioral Health in Los Angeles, California we understand this and have a program in place to assist you in your recovery from substance abuse and any co-occurring mental health disorders. With a wide array of therapies at our disposal, we are well-prepared to help you get back on your feet. As an outpatient program you will be sleeping in the comfort of your own home, which for someone who has been living in military quarters abroad, you can appreciate. We will teach you life skills and coping skills to aid in your transition to civilian life.

You have served your country, now let us serve you. It can be a confusing time and we will work with you to make it as uncomplicated as can be hoped for. We provide comfortable private therapy spaces, lounge areas with games, modern group session rooms, and coffee, tea, and refreshments. Virtues is located in West Los Angeles and we provide a warm and welcoming space to attend to your recovery and rejuvenation. We can be reached online or at 855.579.8599 for you to take the first step on your journey to wellness and recovery.