1in3 Homeless Are US Veterans

1in3 homeless are US veterans – Too often many of the homeless in America are former US military personnel who have fell on hard times, are addicted to medication and drugs or simply just need some help. Joining RT’s Dina Gusovsky Iraq war veteran Adam Kokesh speaks about veterans’ homelessness and the reasons behind it.

MassHousing Contributes 0000 to Affordable Sober Housing in Worcester …

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CCRI to date has awarded more than $ 6 million in grants for more than 1,500 units of substance-free housing in more than 35 communities for men, women, families, veterans, the homeless and ex-offenders. “There is a great need for affordable sober …
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Drug Policy Alliance Releases Report on Veterans and the War on Drugs As …

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Left untreated, these medical conditions often contribute to substance misuse and addiction, fatal overdose, homelessness and suicide, as well as violations of the law, particularly nonviolent drug offenses. For these reasons, veterans are increasingly …
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Va. prison groups veterans together for support

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The inmates receive therapy that addresses some problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anger issues or substance abuse problems that may have led to them winding up in prison. Prison officials say these treatments help reduce recidivism among …
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RISE helps those throughout Vermont with substance problems

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The facility in Bellows Falls has a grant from the Veterans Health Administration to take military veterans. Dan Guarino, a former Marine who has served in Iraq, sought help with his substance abuse problems from the Bellows Falls location. He said …
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