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With New Year Approaching, Website Aims To Help Soldiers Struggling After Deployment
With the new year approaching, the website Afterdeployment.org says it can be a difficult time for soldiers struggling with alcoholism and other problems.
With New Year's Eve approaching, revelers everywhere will sing, cheer and toast to 2013.
But for soldiers and airmen who've returned from deployment and are struggling with alcoholism, this time of year can be painfully difficult.
There is help. The website Afterdeployment.org is dedicated to helping recently deployed soldiers and airmen and the problems that can be associated with it.
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The site is divided into different categories ranging from alcoholism and drugs to families & friendships to work adjustment. Visitors can take online assessments, workshops, watch videos and find other resources for help.
This is a great resource for returning soldiers and airmen. If you are struggling and are looking for help, click here to visit Afterdeployment.org.
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