Active military personnel demonstrate lower occurrences of illicit drug use than civilians, but alcohol and prescription drug abuse rates are much higher among active military personnel and these rates are on the rise. Active members of the military in Ely have access to effective addiction treatment through their TRICARE military health insurance. There are comprehensive rehab facilities that accept TRICARE, and these facilities understand the specific challenges that active military members and their loved ones face and the specific things which bring about substance abuse for these types of clients.
Active military personnel trying to find the best facility for substance abuse treatment should consider facilities which offer treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues specific to members of the military. These types of facilities offer evidence-based recovery methods that involve cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approaches that abide by the standards set for in the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense treatment guidelines.