Veteran's Special Resources

NEW  PTSD, Alcohol and Chemical Dependency

Over the past several years articles have surfaced periodically calling attention to the increase in alcohol abuse in members of the military who have returned from deployment.

This is not a new phenomenon, and these concerns have been recoded as part of the after effects of combat throughout history.

Several articles have been in the news of late (2009). However, if one takes the time to look into the news archives from the previous three to five years, you can read the same words, just in a different form.

Since there has been no substantive change in care, it is sad to conclude there has been no creative or new approach to this problem.  It is still prescription drugs and in some cases concomitant therapy.

The pharmaceutical approach hasn’t been proven effective but it is the one that connects to billable hours for insurance via the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) in the standard mainstream approach to chemical abuse / dependency and mental health.

I don’t necessarily agree with this model, and it is of great concern to me that eyes-ears-and minds are closed to other approaches.

I also maintain that the current state of 12 Step models keep people captive at Step 3-4, in order to perpetuate this system.  I believe, based on my work in mental health and chemical dependency, which includes a shift to working on Step 12, resolves more and heals more.

As part of our Veteran’s Resource Program we do have other information available for those who are interested in nutritional and herbal or supplement support.  Spiritual counseling is also offered.

Please contact us for more information.

Veterans Support: Mesothelioma -

Navy veterans who worked in navy shipyards and or served on our nation’s warships and 

submarine’s from WWII through the Vietnam War were exposed to high concentrations of

deadly asbestos. Boiler rooms, engine rooms, sleeping quarters, and other areas of naval 

vessels were the most common areas where as asbestos was present. As a result, Navy 

veterans are at a greater risk of developing mesothelioma.

Paul Kraus never knew asbestos was dangerous. Nobody told him it could cause cancer when he worked around it as a young man.Thirty years later he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, the asbestos caused cancer and given a few months to live.  But, he did not give up.  Twelve years after he was given a “death sentence” he continues to do well. His inspirational book “Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide” describes his recovery from mesothelioma using non-orthodox approaches and is available at www.survivingmesothelioma.com His website also contains information on asbestos, tos, mesothelioma treatments, and other survivors.

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This new project has been created because of the lack of help for veterans.