AFTER DEPLOYMENT MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCE

After Deployment

For Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families. If you’ve deployed, or know someone who has, you know that spending time in a war zone means being changed in some way. Some of these changes are good. But some of these changes may be causing problems for you or for someone you know. Having problems after a deployment is normal

 

MENTAL HEALTH SELF ASSESMENTS AND ALCOHOL WARNINGS

Take the mental health self-assesment screening

Want to know where your use of alcohol stands

 

MENTAL HEALTH SELF-ASSESMENT PROGRAM

 

Military life, especially deployments or mobilizations, can present challenges to service members and their families that are both unique and difficult. Some are manageable, some are not. Many times we can successfully deal with them on our own. In some instances matters get worse and one problem can trigger other more serious issues. At such times it is wise to check things out and see what is really happening. That’s the purpose of these totally anonymous and voluntary self-assessments link above.

 

These questions on the Web site are designed so you can review your situation with regard to some of the more common mental health issues. The screening will not provide a diagnosis – for that you need to see a professional. But, it will tell you whether or not you have symptoms that are consistent with a condition or concern that would benefit from further evaluation or treatment. It will also give you guidance as to where you might seek assistance.

Reprinted by permission: MilitaryHealth.org

 

PREVENTING DRUG ABUSE

Ephedrine-News.com

This web site is dedicated to providing information regarding the adverse effects of ephedrine. Areas highlighted include ephedrine side effects, failed safety measures, ephedrine products, ephedrine and athletes, Metabolife lawsuit, and criminal investigations.

 

National Institute on Drug Abuse

It's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components: The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is to ensure the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and policy.

 

National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor's

It's mission is to provide leadership in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling profession by building new visions, effecting change in public policy, promoting criteria for effective treatment, encouraging adherence to ethical standards, and ensuring professional growth for alcoholism and drug abuse counselors.

 

National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse

The center, at Columbia University (CASA), is a resource for research on addiction and substance abuse. It provides access to information, research and commentary on tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse issues including prevention, treatment and cost data.

 

National Clearing House for Alcohol Drug Information

The NCADI is the information service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. NCADI is the world's largest resource for current information and materials about alcohol and other drugs.

 

Synergies & The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition

A non-profit corporation based in Austin, Texas, founded the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition in 1992. The NIPC grew from a state-wide prevention project in Texas called the Texas Prevention Partnership which began in 1990. NIPC is a public-private effort to promote awareness and recognition of the under publicized problem of inhalant use. NIPC is funded in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and is led by Synergies, a non-profit corporation founded by Harvey J. Weiss.

 

Partnership for a Drug-Free America

The PDFA is a private non-profit, non-partisan coalition of professionals from the communications industry. Our mission is to reduce demand for illicit drugs in America through media communication.

 

Society for Prevention Research

The focus of this society is broadly defined and concerned with the problems pertaining to the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, and associated social maladjustment, crime, and behavior disorders.

 

Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration

It's mission is to assure that quality substance abuse and mental health services are available to the people who need them and to ensure that prevention and treatment knowledge is used more effectively in the general health care system.

 

Web of Addictions

The is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. The Web of Addictions was developed for several reasons. One being concern about the pro drug use messages in some Web sites and in some use groups. Also, concern about the appalling extent of misinformation about abused drugs on the internet, particularly on some usenet news groups. Additionally, to address the resource needs of teachers, students and others who need factual information regarding abused drugs.

 

TheAntiDrug.com

was created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids. Working with the nation's leading experts in the fields of parenting and substance abuse prevention, TheAntiDrug.com serves as a drug prevention information center, and a supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other.

 

Clubdrugs.org

Club drugs are being used by young adults at all-night dance parties such as "raves" or "trances," dance clubs, and bars. MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine, Methamphetamine (Crystal), and LSD are some of the club or party drugs gaining popularity. NIDA-supported research has shown that use of club drugs can cause serious health problems and, in some cases, even death. Used in combination with alcohol, these drugs can be even more dangerous. This site provides information concerning the current trends in club drug use and abuse.

 

ALCOHOL SCREENING QUESTIONS

Want to know where your use of alcohol stands

Answering the twelve questions from the link will take only a few minutes and will generate personalized results based on your age, gender and drinking patterns. Your responses are completely confidential and anonymous. You can take this test or pass it on to someone who you care about who may need to gain some insight. No self disclosure, just awareness.