| September 11 now holds a whole new meaning to | | | | co-occurring issues such as PTSD and depression. |
| many Americans. As the date once again appears, it | | | | There are even facilities whom specialize in the |
| can propose a whole new set of feelings as well as a | | | | treatment of combined addiction and mental health |
| mixture of many old feelings. For those who were | | | | concerns. |
| directly or indirectly affected by the 9/11 terrorist | | | | Many people simply don't know where to turn for help. |
| attacks, the reminder of that horrific day can often | | | | Others are too fearful of divulging that they might have |
| times bring about many psychological issues such as | | | | a problem. For those who are seeking help, they can |
| PTSD and many more. | | | | rest assured that all information is held in complete and |
| While there were 3017 deaths and over 6200 injuries | | | | total confidence. And that none of their personal |
| reported from the 2001 attacks, there have been, and | | | | information or records will be made available to |
| continues to be, a much greater number of people | | | | anyone ? no matter what the reason is. These |
| affected by the aftermath of these incidents - those | | | | facilities are simply there to help. |
| that seem to have been affected in a much different | | | | With the anniversary of that fateful day soon |
| way than physical. These are the ones who continue | | | | approaching once more, let us take a moment to |
| to fight the battle of the dark day several years later. | | | | remember those who are no longer with us. But also, |
| Often times, many of these September 11 survivors | | | | let us reach out a helping hand to those who continue |
| turn to substances abuse to help mask the pain away. | | | | to carry that day much heavier than us. If you or |
| There are those who drink to extreme and others | | | | someone you know is affected by addiction and other |
| who utilize other drugs such as heroin, Oxycontin and | | | | co-occurring disorders and would like help ? know that |
| many other pain pills. Unfortunately, they don't realize | | | | there is help available. |
| that these substances can lead to an additional crux | | | | For more information or help, specialists are available |
| which is addiction. | | | | 24 hours a day by calling (888) 842-3167 or by simply |
| Drug and alcohol treatment for 9/11 survivors is | | | | logging in to TreatmentUSA. This helpline has |
| available for such people who are willing to accept the | | | | specifically been setup to assist persons who are |
| help being offered. Many of the facilities treating these | | | | survivors of September 11. This is a free call and all |
| patients for substance abuse also work with the | | | | information will be kept confidential. |