Blog

Veterans Substance Abuse

Veterans Substance Abuse

The extreme mental and physical stress service members can experience in the line of duty can, unfortunately, lead to addiction. Drug and alcohol abuse only worsen an already unhealthy situation. However, when doctors prescribe painkillers like morphine, oxycodone, and Percocet to help veterans deal with psychological and physical ailments, new addictions can take hold. Substance abuse in the military has become more and more common due to intense pain experienced in combat and after discharge.

If you or your loved one is a veteran and has developed a prescription drug addiction, it is important that you seek the right treatment. The addiction may be a sign of an underlying mental condition that needs to be addressed. The rate of suicide in returning war veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan is at an all-time high.

Treatment Is Necessary

The experienced and dedicated VA disability claims attorneys at the Berry Law are here to help you get the legal help and medical attention that you need. We understand that therapy and medical care are expensive. We can help you appeal your VA claim in order to obtain the compensation and benefits that you deserve.

Many veterans who are coming home from combat in Afghanistan or Iraq with PTSD are also susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse. The chance of prescription drug abuse specifically is even higher. Our veterans need help with these issues. Berry Law is here to start helping by providing quality and skilled legal representation.

Please call (888) 883-2483 or contact us online today. Our VA disability compensation law firm represents veterans across the United States.

Berry Law

The attorneys at Berry Law are dedicated to helping injured Veterans. With extensive experience working with VA disability claims, Berry Law can help you with your disability appeals.

This material is for informational purposes only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship between the Firm and the reader, and does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and the contents of this blog are not a substitute for legal counsel.

Related Posts

VA Disability Ratings For Vertigo
VA Disability Ratings For Vertigo
How to Get VA Disability After Military Sexual Trauma
How to Get VA Disability After Military Sexual Trauma
The Journey to Serving Veterans
The Journey to Serving Veterans

Subscribe to our E-newsletter

The Service Connection

Our monthly newsletter features about important and up-to-date veterans' law news, keeping you informed about the changes that matter.

Skip to content