American Addiction Centers Gives the Gift of Recovery to 10 Veterans This Holiday
December 17 2019 - 2:28PM
Not everyone is joyous this time of year. For some of our nation’s
heroes, the holidays trigger emotions that can exacerbate
underlying mental health conditions, such as depression and
anxiety, and intensify the use of drugs and/or alcohol as a coping
mechanism. To encourage veterans to seek help this holiday,
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is giving away 30 days of free
care to 10 veterans at its Desert Hope Treatment Center in Las
Vegas.
Starting at 9 a.m. EST on December 18, the first 10 qualifying
veterans who call the veterans hotline at (888) 902-VETS could be
eligible for care. Veterans need to be willing to enter treatment
beginning no later than December 22.
“I would encourage veterans to get to a safe place this holiday
where they can get help and be surrounded by the support of fellow
veterans,” said Georgie Koppermann, AAC’s vice president of
military affairs. “That’s what we offer at Desert Hope Treatment
Center through our Battalion Program. The program is specifically
designed to meet the unique needs of veterans. We treat addiction,
PTSD and other mental health conditions that can make life almost
unbearable for some veterans who continue to struggle with
adjusting to civilian life.”
The Battalion Program is part of AAC’s Salute to Recovery, which
is also offered at its Recovery First Treatment Center. At Desert
Hope, the program is led by professionals who are also veterans and
those who understand the family dynamics of supporting a loved one
who is in the armed forces.
For Jimmy, a U.S. Army veteran, the program has been life
changing. He only wishes he had not waited so long to get help. To
hear more of Jimmy’s story, visit AAC’s YouTube page.
“We can do a real good job of cleaning up the outside, but I
never took time to work on the inside,” said Jimmy, who struggled
with addiction for over 27 years before turning to Desert Hope. “I
can’t tell you how much time I wasted over the years. Don’t take as
long as I did to get this. They can help because they know the way
home.”
About American Addiction CentersAmerican
Addiction Centers (OTC: AACH) is a leading provider of inpatient
and outpatient substance abuse treatment services. We treat clients
who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction and
co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. We currently operate
substance abuse treatment facilities located throughout the United
States. These facilities are focused on delivering effective
clinical care and treatment solutions. For more information, please
find us at www.AmericanAddictionCenters.org.
ContactJoy Sutton, Director of Corporate
Communications615-727-8407jsutton@contactaac.com
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