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From Alcoholi sm and Drug Abuse to Recovery One Soldier’s Story

From Alcoholi sm and Drug Abuse to Recovery One Soldier’s Story. Scott Adams LA SBRIT December 13, 2013. Sequence of Discussion. My Credentials and Who I Represent My Story of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse/PTSD MY Treatment Post Treatment (After Care) What you May Encounter With Soldiers

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From Alcoholi sm and Drug Abuse to Recovery One Soldier’s Story

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  1. From Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to RecoveryOne Soldier’s Story • Scott Adams • LA SBRITDecember 13, 2013

  2. Sequence of Discussion • My Credentials and Who I Represent • My Story of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse/PTSD • MY Treatment • Post Treatment (After Care) • What you May Encounter With Soldiers • I am Here For You (Approved by LANG Command)

  3. Scott’s Credentials/Representation • “The Disclaimer”

  4. My Story of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and PTSD • My Story

  5. Treatment • Referred by LANG DPH • In-Patient • Acadia Vermillion Hospital “FLAGS” Program • REBT (Albert Ellis) • Peer Support • 12-Step Program - Introduction/Attendance

  6. Post Treatment (After Care) • VA (If they are Veterans – Deployed Afghanistan/Iraq) • Made Them Aware • Group Counseling • Free Psychiatric/Psychological Assistance/Medication • 12-Step Program • YOGA!!!! • Helping Fellow Soldiers

  7. Soldier Encounters • Sometimes…… • Not all are Combat Vets/PTSD • Leery of Civilians (Don’t Know What I have Gone Through) • Worried about Stigma of “Having a Problem” • Culture of Drinking and Using in Louisiana • Worried About Getting In Trouble with Chain of Command/Affecting their Career • Substance Abuse

  8. I am Here for You • LANG Chain of Command Approved as Peer Counselor • REBT Para Professional Trained (Albert Ellis Inst) • ASIST and Resiliency Trained • Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Trained • Scott Adams • scott.e.adams.mil@mail.mil • 985-351-1553 • Treatment Options/Getting Help

  9. QUESTIONS? • COMMENTS? • Offline Discussion Available Anytime

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