What We Treat | PTSD and Substance Abuse Rehab for Veterans

Service in the Armed Forces or public safety commands the utmost respect but demands extraordinary resilience, often bringing about unseen burdens — like substance abuse or mental health conditions that may stem from the stress of being deployed or the pressure to keep communities safe.

Readjustment back into civilian life can become a challenge after leaving active duty. Studies show that more than one in 10 veterans have been diagnosed with substance abuse disorders, where illicit drug use plays a role and was reported to rise after leaving active service. 37% to 50% of Iraq and Afghanistan War vets make up just one sample of soldiers diagnosed with mental health problems, says the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

It’s estimated that nearly one-third of first responders, like police, fire, and EMTs, will also develop behavioral health issues and mental health problems like depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), compared to 20% of the general population. Addiction and compromised mental health can distance you from family, loved ones, and the activities you once enjoyed, affecting your health and quality of life.

Aliya Veterans was started to extend a helping hand if some of these examples mirror where you’re at right now. Take heart in knowing that treatment exists and treatment is effective, tailored to honor your experiences.

Addictions We Treat

Substance abuse may begin in military, law enforcement, or public health personnel as a way of self-medicating away stress or on-the-job trauma, but it can quickly spiral into cycles of dependency and addiction that can be tough to beat despite one’s best efforts.

“Those with multiple deployments, combat exposure, and combat-related injuries are at greatest risk of developing substance use problems,” says NIDA.

We aim to treat numerous, wide-reaching types of addiction, including:

Alcohol addiction (alcohol use disorder)
Drug addiction (drug use disorder)
Stimulant addiction
Meth addiction
Cocaine addiction
Adderall addiction
Benzodiazepine addiction
Klonopin addiction

Xanax addiction
Opioid addiction
Heroin addiction
Fentanyl addiction
Codeine addiction
Hydrocodone addiction
Oxycodone addiction
Marijuana addiction

Addiction Treatment Programs

When you hear the term continuum of care, what comes to mind? Do you picture a sense of continuity, where treatment for PTSD or alcoholism is unbroken, with no gaps? It’s a type of structure that enables you to receive the treatment you need right now, but seamlessly transition to other forms of treatment.

Because Aliya Veterans offers comprehensive and compassionate care that encourages and supports every stage of recovery, take heart that you’ll have a structured support system to rebuild, pick up the pieces, and move forward with confidence.

Tiered levels of care at our addiction treatment centers and mental health facilities include:

Medical detox, a period of medical supervision to safely manage and navigate withdrawal symptoms when someone stops drinking, drugs, or other types of addiction.

Inpatient/residential treatment, a live-in environment enabling you to focus 24/7 on recovery. It’s ideal for people with more severe substance abuse or mental health issues.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), a form of treatment that strikes a balance between inpatient and outpatient, allowing you to return home in the evenings without sacrificing support.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) combine the intensity of an inpatient program and the flexibility of outpatient, often a transitional treatment option for people transitioning from the former to the latter.
Outpatient programs impart the most autonomy in your treatment journey, where treatment for a health disorder works around your schedule when you have personal and professional commitments.

Mental Health Disorders We Treat

For veterans and first responders, it’s not uncommon for mental health issues to emerge from the stresses of service. Over time, mental illness can take a toll and influence one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — each of which is linked and determines one’s overall mental health.

Left untreated, they can worsen, exacerbate, and negatively impact one’s work, relationships and functioning day-to-day. Seven out of every 100 veterans will have PTSD at some point in their lives (compared to six out of 100 civilians). And vets are at an increased risk of suicide — 57.3% higher than non-veterans.

But like the addictions we treat, effective treatment at mental health treatment centers is person-centric — it addresses the nuances of your symptoms but goes beyond that, considering your innate capability to heal by using therapy as a tool to look at the root causes of your condition.

We treat various types of mental health disorders, including:

Mood disorders, like depression and bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders, like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, and panic disorder
Trauma disorders, such as PTSD and complex PTSD
Stress disorders and burnout
Personality disorders, like borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, as well as substance-induced psychosis
Neurodevelopmental disorders, like ADHD

Mental Health Treatment Programs

Aliya’s mental health programs follow closely the structure of our addiction treatment options:

Residential treatment is an immersive, supervised on-site stay at one of our mental health facilities. Free of distractions or triggers, it’s a chosen setting for people working through issues that may temporarily hinder their ability to live or function independently.
PHP programs offer a best-of-both-worlds setting, with the frequency and structure of inpatient treatment (typically several hours of therapy five days a week) but with the freedom to return home to a supportive family every evening.
Ideal if you’re moving (as per our continuum of care) from inpatient to outpatient but need a step-down option, our IOP delivers comprehensive treatment integrated with your daily responsibilities.
Outpatient treatment consists of regular therapy sessions (usually once or twice a week) to continue helping you along the path to recovery as you apply the coping skills and renewed mindset you’ve learned in therapy to daily life.

Addiction and Mental Health Services

Sometimes substance use disorders and mental health disorders exist distinct from each other; other times, many people who come for treatment have both simultaneously, something known as a co-occurring disorder.

This is no exception for veterans and first responders who may struggle with either – or both — from the rigors of service. But because every person who seeks treatment with us has a unique story to tell and may be diagnosed with one or more issues, our treatment options need to be aligned across the rehab spectrum — integrating and balancing therapies that approach addiction and mental health from different angles.

Each one is built on a foundation of evidence-based therapies relied upon in the clinical community:

Cognitive behavioral therapy CBT and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are two examples of therapies designed to reframe thoughts and manage emotions, lauded for their effectiveness in treating addiction and mental illness. (Each one is supported by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5.)

Individual therapy and support group therapy become places to safely and confidentially talk through, unpack, reprocess and renew your perspective, whether one-to-one with your therapist or among others in recovery.
Dual diagnosis treatment is thoughtfully designed to handle co-occurring mental health issues and substance abuse disorders/medical conditions.
Medication management is overseen by clinical staff only when medicine is necessary to allay symptoms and better facilitate treatment.
Psychoeducation, family therapy, and motivational interviewing help build a better, clearer understanding and motivation for change, now and in the future.

Likewise, complementary to talk therapy are holistic services — treatments that make a targeted, restorative connection between your mind, body, and spirit to heal the whole person:

Yoga and meditation develop mindfulness and teach how to value remaining in the present moment.
Expressive arts therapies, like painting or music, and sound therapy can help to convey what might be hard to put into words during talk therapy.
Nutrition counseling and life skills training are important pieces of the treatment puzzle, retraining you in important day-to-day functions that may fall by the wayside due to addiction or mental health challenges.

Why Choose Aliya Veterans?

Questions can dominate the process of searching and selecting the right treatment center. Where are they located? Will I need to be away from home? What will treatment be like? Is the staff experienced? Can they help — and relate to — the trauma or substance abuse I might be dealing with?

Obviously, for a veteran or first responder, it’s about finding a place that truly understands the culture you come from and the burdens you’ve carried, beyond expense or logistics.

We hope that this understanding is the bedrock of everything we do, and it’s one of the reasons we started a treatment arm tailored for the needs of servicemen, women, and public safety personnel.

Here, you won’t have to waste time explaining your experiences or justifying your feelings. We get it. Our addiction treatment services are specifically designed to address the complex intersection of trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges common to your community. We combine therapies proven successful through years of clinical practice with holistic wellness to heal the whole person, not just the symptoms.

And that same continuum of care of what we treat, from inpatient care to outpatient support and everything in between, is fortified to build you up and set you on a path to recovery. We’re here to give you the tools and respect you deserve to rebuild your life with fulfillment and purpose.

Entering Treatment at Aliya Veterans

If serving your country or putting yourself on the front lines to protect the public is one of the most courageous acts of selflessness, taking the first step toward recovery and seeking treatment comes second. The prospect can come with unknowns and uncertainties, but we’re here to make the process as clear and simple as possible. We can help you understand your options, types of treatment, confirm your benefits, and find the right program for your needs. Our treatment centers are conveniently based across the United States, so there’s likely one close to you.

We also work with most private insurance providers and offer affordable self-pay rates and other payment options.

Let us be your guide and support system on the path to a healthier future. Change your life with one phone call; contact us today or fill out our contact or insurance verification forms for immediate help.