( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) RIVERVIEW, Fla., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- River Oaks treatment Center has become one of a small handful of addiction treatment providers nationwide that have earned the Veteran Ready Certification from PsychArmor, a nonprofit dedicated to training in military culture.
This certification signifies that a large portion of the staff at River Oaks Treatment Center is trained to provide culturally sensitive care for Veterans. More than 10% of Veterans in the U.S.
meet the criteria for a substance use disorder diagnosis, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse . Additionally, many Veterans live with trauma and co-occurring mental health disorders, risk factors for substance misuse and addiction. “Many Veterans come into treatment with complex issues, including PTSD, as well as very unique lived experiences that the average civilian may not be able to grasp,” said Hoyt Smith, Executive Director of River Oaks Treatment Center.
“With this certification from PsychArmor, our staff are trained to better understand the backgrounds and needs of the Veterans seeking treatment with us.” Military culture training is essential for addiction treatment providers working with Veterans. According to the Rand Corporation , a global think tank and research institution, providers who are educated in military and Veteran culture can foster more positive relationships with their Veteran patients.
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