David and Nicola Gibson on Being Homeless Veterans

David and Nicola Gibson on being homeless veterans – Here I interviewed a veteran couple that was homeless for over 20 years after serving out country. They are talking about drug addiction, coping with civilia…

Here's the insanely long list of amendments filed to the Senate budget

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

Udall (NM) amendment to modify the deficit-neutral reserve fund for America's service members and veterans to increase access to health care for veterans in rural areas. ….. Inhofe amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to …
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Trauma Sets Female Veterans Adrift Back Home

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

While male returnees become homeless largely because of substance abuse and mental illness, experts say that female veterans face those problems and more, including the search for family housing and an even harder time finding well-paying jobs …
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REGION CAN DO BETTER TREATING OUR WOUNDED AND THEIR FAMILIES

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

We've all heard the stories of returning Vietnam veterans, many of whom spiraled into the triad of homelessness, alcoholism and drug abuse, which I contend was due to the lack of national plans to reintegrate them into society. What must we do …
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