Since the US became involved in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s estimated that 300,000 troops returning from combat have either post traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury.
As a result of these war-induced conditions, as well as the availability of prescription drugs, substance abuse, particularly narcotics, is a growing problem for the US military.
“We’ve got a dangerous combination of physical and emotional pain with our troops,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside
Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center. “Obviously, war trauma brings so much pain in a variety of forms. There’s no denying true physical pain exists and, when that’s the case, obviously well-managed pain relief is in order. The challenge comes with those experiencing post traumatic stress disorder or depression and emotional pain which sometimes can manifest itself in physical pain. It’s so important to discern the difference and to make certain that the patient is given the proper course of treatment, be it physical pain management, emotional pain management and/or both.”
A new survey conducted by the Department of Defense indicates that illegal use of prescription drugs has tripled in the last decade. In addition, spending for psychiatric drugs has doubled to $280 million across all branches of military.
Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center supports and salutes the sacrifices that the United States military troops have made in service to their country. In addition, Mountainside recognizes the need for highly-effective, professional services aimed at assisting troops and their families in dealing with drug dependence problems that have arisen as a result of combat.
For the past 12 years, Mountainside has established itself as an innovator within the addiction treatment field, and the treatment modalities Mountainside utilizes are regarded as among the most cutting-edge approaches in helping individuals to get and to remain sober.
The compassionate, caring treatment team at Mountainside is comprised of licensed and certified counselors and social workers as well as a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse, both of whom have specialization and extensive experience in drug addiction and alcohol treatment. For clients who may have psychiatric issues and/or a dual diagnosis, Mountainside provides the services of a Psychiatrist who also has specialization in addictions. As a result of their unique, innovative approaches to addiction treatment over the past 12 years, Mountainside has become the model for the addiction treatment field.
The program, along with its professional addiction treatment team, have earned national recognition and resulted in Mountainside being invited to Washington by the White House to meet with the White House Drug Czar, John P. Waters, for an in-depth meeting on what makes its program so successful. These accolades did not go unnoticed within the addiction treatment field and resulted in the adoption by many throughout the country of a more holistic approach to drug addiction treatment.
If you or someone you love is addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you have any questions, please contact Mountainside
Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center for a confidential inquiry at 800-762-5433.
