Evolutions Treatment Center Now Specialized in Helping Veterans With Trauma and Substance Abuse

MIAMI, December 17, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Due to the nature of having engaged in combat and being exposed to life-threatening events, active duty military and veterans often experience alarming rates of both trauma-related and substance use disorders. This unique population of heroic individuals tends to struggle more than the average American and deserve to get the proper care and treatment during their time of need.

At Evolutions Treatment Center, we have developed specialized programs to treat complicated substance use disorders as well as co-occurring difficulties such as suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and drug and alcohol addiction simultaneously.  

Substance Use Disorders are a significant problem among military veterans. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine/National Institute of Health (2017), for veteran women ages 18-25, drug use was found in 29 percent of the population. That number was even greater in the male population at 38 percent. For men ages 18-25, heavy episodic drinking, alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder were more prevalent among veterans than civilians. Although the VA and other agencies have attempted to reduce substance abuse problems, the rate in veterans continues to rise. Alcohol and drug addictions often become progressively worse over time when left untreated.   

High rates of PTSD have been found in veterans returning from nearly every war or combat situation in our nation's history. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, PTSD afflicts approximately 31 percent of Vietnam veterans, as many as 10 percent of Gulf War veterans, 11 percent of the veterans in the war in Afghanistan and 20 percent of Iraqi war veterans. Returning from active duty and attempting to re-acclimate into mainstream society can be both daunting and difficult. When attempting to do so after having endured traumatic experiences, the ability to acknowledge difficulties, much less seek the proper treatment, can feel insurmountable. However, symptoms will likely continue to worsen without proper assessment and treatment by licensed and experienced professionals.       

Evolutions Treatment Center is proudly a Tricare provider for behavioral health services. As the health care program for uniformed and retired military service members and their families, Tricare offers coverage for a large range of substance use and mental health disorders. Evolutions has developed specialized programs to meet the needs of our military in both our inpatient and outpatient facilities.

Our substance use and trauma programs begin with in-depth assessments by a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, nurses and other specialties in addiction and mental health. Upon establishing a clear diagnosis, we offer specialty tracks to treat trauma utilizing evidenced-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), Mindfulness training and other techniques. Our programs are facilitated by highly experienced, credentialed professionals, including those with military backgrounds who can empathize with the specific needs and experiences of the military.  

The difficulties impacting our military and veterans can be complicated and multifaceted. Co-occurring disorders of substance use and mental health difficulties can impact functioning in countless areas. The effects of trauma, alcohol and drug addiction can become pervasive but are highly treatable with the appropriate level of intervention.  

About Evolutions Treatment Center 

Evolutions Treatment Center offers multiple levels of rehabilitation care for alcohol, drug and mental health difficulties. Our primary addiction treatment program revolves around a 30-day stay at our luxury addiction treatment center located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and now our detox center in Miami.

In addition, we offer extended-stay options and intensive outpatient aftercare treatment for clients who may benefit from additional treatment. We offer a full continuum of treatment options that include outpatient detox, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, psychological and psychiatric assessment, and a variety of outpatient group and individual services. We are proud to offer the kind of top-level addiction treatment we would want and demand for our own loved ones.

For more information: www.evolutionstreatment.com
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Call: 1 866 771 7091

Source: Evolutions Treatment Center