Topic: “Financial and Legal Issues”
Learn more and watch videos of Veterans sharing their experiences with financial and legal issues and what they did to get on a path to recovery.
One Simple Question Kick-Started Veteran’s Recovery
Mario’s unhealthy use of alcohol and pain medication contributed to his discharge from the Marines and a downward spiral that included depression and time in prison. After Mario asked about his options for support as a Veteran, he received VA residential rehabilitation care and ketamine treatment that helped him get back on his feet.
3-minute read
Problems with Drugs, Physical Injury, Transitioning From Service, Homelessness, Financial and Legal Issues
At a Low Point, Veteran Finds a Path to Sobriety and Success
After a troubled end to a promising Navy career, Manuel’s drug use led him to crime and a lengthy prison term. Now he’s hoping the story of his journey back to success will prove to other Veterans that change is possible for anyone.
3-minute read
Financial and Legal Issues, Problems with Drugs, Family and Relationships, Student Veterans
Navy Veteran Charts New Course After Substance Misuse
Drug and alcohol misuse and untreated symptoms of PTSD caught up to Rick when he was arrested after an incident at his home on Christmas Eve. This was the moment that prompted him to seek the treatment that turned his life around.
3-minute read
Problems with Drugs, Problems with Alcohol, Financial and Legal Issues, PTSD, Transitioning From Service
Veterans’ Next Mission: Serving Those Who Served
These Veterans took different paths after military service, but they arrived at the same destination: becoming part of a community and helping fellow Veterans. Hear their stories in the newly released Season Two of the Make the Connection: Real Veterans. Real Stories. podcast.
4-minute read
Transitioning From Service, Student Veterans, Financial and Legal Issues, PTSD, Jobs and Employment, Problems with Alcohol, Homelessness, Family and Relationships
After Treatment for Substance Misuse, a Veteran Gains a Sense of Purpose
A Veteran shares his story of substance use disorder, treatment and finding his place in the world after the Army.
4-minute read
Stress and Anxiety, Problems with Alcohol, Homelessness, Financial and Legal Issues
Care for Women Veterans Helps Reservist After Injury, PTSD and More
Years after a training injury, followed by posttraumatic stress disorder and other challenges, Brenda finds the support she needs through care specifically made to help women Veterans.
3-minute read
PTSD, Nightmares, Physical Injury, Jobs and Employment, Financial and Legal Issues
Lost and Found
David largely ignored the emotional toll of his military service, but he could not ignore the loss of his older brother a short time after David transitioned out. Aimless and alone, David took a self-destructive path of drug and alcohol misuse and reckless behavior that led to jail time. In the court system, he found treatment for substance use disorder and a navigated a new path.
3-minute read
Problems with Drugs, Homelessness, Financial and Legal Issues
“I Did It. You Can Do It Too.”
La Wanda, a U.S. Navy Veteran, opens up about her journey through substance misuse and addiction to help other Veterans.
4-minute read
Problems with Drugs, Financial and Legal Issues
All Rise: Veterans Treatment Courts Provide Valuable Help
Hear the inspirational story of Tim, an Air Force Veteran who found help and now supports others through Veterans Treatment Courts.
3-minute read
Problems with Alcohol, Financial and Legal Issues