Right Turn
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Ep. 12: Veterans and Substance Abuse
Ep. 12: Veterans and Substance Abuse
Ep. 12: Veterans and Substance Abuse
Wednesday 1st January 2014
Veterans confront substance abuse with peer support and innovative treatments. Learn about their challenges and resources in this Right Turn Radio episode.
22 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers: Veterans Confronting Substance Abuse
Our role as a society is to help those people who are struggling and help them get the help they need earlier than they were getting in the past.
Veterans face unique challenges when it comes to substance abuse, and this episode of Right Turn Radio sheds light on their struggles and triumphs. Hosts Jon Cohan, Abby Dean, and Woody Giessmann sit down with Dave Dyer, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and now works as a peer specialist with the SHARP Team, Matthew McKenna from the Department of Veterans' Services, and Dr. Justin Enggasser, a leading expert in psychiatry and substance abuse treatment.
Together, they discuss the hurdles veterans encounter in seeking help, from societal stigma to accessing adequate care. Dave Dyer shares his personal journey from addiction and homelessness to becoming a beacon of hope for other veterans. His story underscores the power of peer support in recovery, highlighting how shared experiences can break down walls of shame and isolation. Dr.
Enggasser brings a wealth of knowledge on the intersection of mental health and substance abuse, emphasizing innovative treatment models for co-occurring PTSD and addiction. The episode also explores the critical role of early intervention and jail diversion programs, which aim to provide timely support before issues escalate. Matthew McKenna discusses the wealth of resources available to veterans in Massachusetts, including comprehensive directories like MassVetsAdvisor.org.
This conversation is not just informative but deeply empathetic, offering a nuanced look at how society can better support veterans in their recovery journeys. Whether you're a veteran yourself, know someone who is, or simply want to understand more about this pressing issue, this episode offers valuable insights and hope.