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10-24-2008, 10:11 AM
The April 2008 issue of “Research Advances”, published by the Veterans Health
Administration, noted the following facts about substance abuse in veterans:
“In fiscal year 2006, more that 354,000 veterans received care in VA for
substance-use disorders (SUD) - i.e., alcohol or drug abuse or addiction.
more than half of these patients also had a psychiatric disorder. In
addition to those treated for SUD, nearly 45,000 veterans received care
for nicotine dependence. The overwhelming majority of SUD patients
in VA - some 96 percent - are men. The most common drug being used
by veterans treated for SUD is cocaine. Overall, the number of veterans
being treated for SUD has risen some 22 percent over the past four
years.”
Administration, noted the following facts about substance abuse in veterans:
“In fiscal year 2006, more that 354,000 veterans received care in VA for
substance-use disorders (SUD) - i.e., alcohol or drug abuse or addiction.
more than half of these patients also had a psychiatric disorder. In
addition to those treated for SUD, nearly 45,000 veterans received care
for nicotine dependence. The overwhelming majority of SUD patients
in VA - some 96 percent - are men. The most common drug being used
by veterans treated for SUD is cocaine. Overall, the number of veterans
being treated for SUD has risen some 22 percent over the past four
years.”