Ft. Carson says more help for substance abuse, less stigma
National study says military substance abuse a "crisis"
Lindsay Watts
Target 13 Reporter
Sep 19, 2012
FT. CARSON, Colo.
Leaders at Fort Carson say soldiers have more access to help for substance abuse problems than ever before.
KRDO Newschannel 13 asked about resources at the Mountain Post after a report was released by an Institute of Medicine panel saying substance abuse in the military has become a "public health crisis," and the Pentagon isn't doing enough to address the problem.
"I don't think we're in crisis here," said Kimberly Henry, Alcohol and Drug Control Officer with the Army's Substance Abuse Program. "I just think we're trying to stay ahead of the game and open more more doors for soldiers to come for help."
Henry said there have been efforts to reduce stigma which may result in more troops admitting they have a problem.
"We're more aware from ten years ago to now," said Henry. "In the perception of things, it may seem worse, but in reality it's, 'I can now come forward.'"
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