Op-Ed | Opioid deaths are down but not for our veterans | amNewYork
Briefly

While the overall opioid overdose deaths decreased, veterans continue to struggle with addiction disorders without proper support. Samaritan Daytop Village offers specialized treatment designed by veterans for veterans, addressing the unique challenges they face. Successful recovery stories, like that of Phillip B., demonstrate the importance of community and targeted mental health services. This emphasizes the need for better awareness of veteran-specific treatment programs, as many veterans are unaware of their options due to changes in referral processes.
Being in a recovery community with other veterans helped Phillip talk about his trauma and realize he is not alone in his struggles.
Decades ago, Samaritan Daytop Village pioneered specialized treatment programs for veterans struggling with drug and alcohol dependency, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other challenges.
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