According to the National Institutes of Health, more than one in 10 veterans who seek care at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs meet the criteria for being diagnosed with substance abuse disorder. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist spoke with one veteran who created an app to help others stop relapse after she recovered from PTSD and opioid addiction.
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