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Helping Local Veterans
Introducing a treatment for veterans with substance abuse issues & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Help for Soldiers with PTSD and Substance Abuse is now available. Every year soldiers return home only to struggle finding help dealing with PTSD and substance abuse. “Answers in Action”, directed by Bob Haynes, has designed a program that bridges the gap in meeting unmet needs. Bob, a veteran having seen active duty, has opened his doors of a Level I out-patient alcohol/drug treatment facility to any veteran in need of services.
“Answers in Action” begins with an assessment determining the level of service required via an informal interview. If substance abuse is the primary concern services are provided at the local Cumming office. This type of help is designed around an out-patient model. Higher levels of care would be referred out.
In the event PTSD or Trauma is primary or co-occurring treatment is addressed through a partnership with Tom Watkins, director of “New Hope Counseling”. Treatment protocol can include individualized services and EMDR Therapy.
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Signs of PTSD
Signs typically develop within three months of the causal, traumatic event. While this is not the case for every person it tends to be a frequent occurrence. Signs of PTSD can include the following:
• Paranoia and hallucinations
• Being startled easily
• Self destructive behavior that may include efforts to self-medicate emotional turmoil
• Flashbacks
• Nightmares
• Insomnia
• Avoiding family, friends and activities
• Emotionally numb
• Avoiding discussion about trauma
• Difficulty concentrating and memory concerns
• Hyper vigilance
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Veterans can feel ashamed of their feelings from combat. This can lead to self-medicating their symptoms with drugs and alcohol or risky behaviors.
Level I Alcohol/Drug Treatment can include the following:
• Individual counseling
• Workshop
• One hour outpatient group
• Two hour outpatient group
• Three hour outpatient group
• Individualized crafted treatment plan
Level I- American Society of Addiction Medicine substance abuse treatment placement
PTSD- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder- resulting from exposure to trauma
EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing- therapy
Collectively, “Answers in Action” and “New Hope Counseling” will stand shoulder to shoulder with the veterans while meeting unmet needs. No soldier needs to stand alone as they transition back into society. Call (770) 889-1023 to get the help you deserve.
