On Memorial Day, millions of American families honored the memory of the men and women who lost their lives fighting in one of the nation’s wars.
It can be challenging for families who have recently lost a loved one. We must also never forget the countless veterans who made it home but are now fighting a new battle with substance use or mental health disorders.
Unfortunately, suicidal ideation is all too common and fueled by drug addiction. It can be a particularly challenging problem for U.S.
military self-identified as LGBTQ. A health survey released by the RAND Corporation found 6.1% of people in the U.S. military identified as LGBTQ.