The War Within: Portraits of Vietnam Veterans Fighting Heroin Addiction

The War Within: Portraits of Vietnam Veterans Fighting Heroin Addiction
Sonny Martin was just 23 when he returned home with a grim souvenir of his stint in Vietnam: heroin addiction. Martin turned to the drug to help stave off the reality of the hell he experienced in Southeast Asia, where he had bribed villagers for …
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Court offers new interface in prosecuting offenses by veterans with PTSD
“There are a lot of positive things that you see coming out of these courts for veterans who have been suffering from addiction and mental health issues like PTSD and traumatic brain injuries,” Pujols said. “And we found that with a supportive …
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Fayette court program allows veterans to get physical, psychological help …
Lexington veterans who run afoul of the law as a result of post-traumatic stress disorder, drug abuse or other issues stemming from their military service are getting a new chance under a recently launched court program. The Fayette Veterans Treatment …
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6/12/10: Governor Quinn Signs Law To Help Veterans with Addiction, Mental Health Disorders — CHICAGO — June 12, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that creates the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act. The new law allow…

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