Addressing Substance Abuse Among Servicemen: Strategies and Considerations, 1976-01-01 - 1976-12-31

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Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0040

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Addressing Substance Abuse Among Servicemen: Strategies and Considerations, 1976-01-01 - 1976-12-31

The text discusses ways the JRJ can help with the drug problem among servicemen, including implementing emotional and psychological screening, changing VA benefits to allow access to drug centers, providing treatment for discharged men with behavior patterns associated with drug use, and offering Methadone treatment for narcotics addiction. Dr. K has been working with drug treatment for 8 years and runs a center in Oklahoma City that receives federal funding. They have treated over 800 patients and have plans to expand to a satellite unit in Tulsa. The text also mentions the challenges and regulations associated with treating veterans for drug abuse, as well as the reasons behind drug use among service members.

Dates

1976-01-01 - 1976-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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