VA LETC WEEK 8: EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+[LATEST EXAM UPDATES]

VA LETC WEEK 8: EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ : Identify common causes of substance abuse and addiction among Veterans. Physical Pain Issues - -· Veterans leave active-duty w/ injuries which require pain management - which often includes prescription pain medication. Compared to the civilian population, Veterans are much more likely to suffer from pain conditions · American Vets. Experience higher prevalence of pain & more severe pain than non-veterans w/ young & middle-aged Vets. Suffering the most, according to a new analysis of date from the 2010- 2014 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) · Back Pain (No sciatica): 14.1% Veteran vs. 9.4% non-veteran · Joint Pain: 16.2% Veteran vs. 15.2% non-veteran · Any Back Pain: 21.6% Veteran vs. 16.7% non-veteran · Migraine: 26.4% Veteran vs. 15.9% non-veteran · Neck Pain: 27.7% Veteran vs. 21.4% non-veteran · Back Pain & Sciatica: 34.2% Veteran vs. 30.2% non-veteran : Identify common causes of substance abuse and addiction among Veterans. Multiple Deployments - -· Sept. 11, 2001: More than 2 million service members have deployed to Iraq & Afghanistan · Many service personnel have or will experience multiple deployments · A high number of military personnel survive severe injuries that in previous wars would have resulted in death · Long deployments & intense combat conditions require optimal support for the emotional & mental health need of our service members & their families : Identify common causes of substance abuse and addiction among Veterans. Active-Duty Experience - -· Many Vets. Were first prescribed opioids while on active duty. Many Vets. also developed heavy drinking habits during active duty which now contributes to their substance abuse issues · Although most cases of PTSD are caused by combat, Vets. may also developed the disorder after sexual abuse - about 23 percent of Veteran women have reported being sexually assaulted during their time in the militar