June 30, 2019

How Acupuncture Can Help Veterans with Mental Illness

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After returning home from their overseas deployment and subsequently getting separated from the service, many of our former troops find it hard to transition to civilian life. These veterans have to deal with the devastating aftermaths of combat such as injuries, chronic pain, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and other mental health issues.

Some of those who face difficulties in coping with their situation turn to alcohol and drugs for relief. Unfortunately, instead of finding relief, resorting to drugs and alcohol only further aggravates their mental condition.

While conventional treatment methods like the use of prescription drugs and psychotherapy have proved to be effective in treating mental health illnesses, some bring harmful side effects. For instance, antidepressants at times add more to the illness experienced by mentally troubled vets. As for therapy alone, it’s not usually enough to reduce the symptoms of depression or PTSD.

Fortunately, many alternative treatment methods are now being offered to aid mental health patients in their healing process. One such treatment is the traditional Chinese acupuncture method. Through the use of tiny needles, acupuncture helps alleviate chronic pain and also plays a significant role in treating mental illness, according to practitioners.

With its popularity growing in the Western world, acupuncture is now being used by numerous military treatment centers and free clinics across the United States. The 3,000-year-old treatment method has been found to provide benefits for mentally troubled veterans. Here are some of those benefits:

• Relieves acute stress

One of the most common reasons why many people love acupuncture is its ability to reduce stress and tension. By having the needles inserted in certain areas of their body, vets are able to feel lighter after finishing their session.

• Helps treat symptoms of PTSD

Aside from eliminating stress, which is one symptom of PTSD, acupuncture can also lessen other symptoms of the disorder. The treatment is reported to help veterans reduce traumatic flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and irritability. Ear acupuncture has helped many vets overcome sleep disorders brought about by PTSD.

• Lowers the rate of substance abuse among vets

Veterans who depend on painkillers are likely to stop the habit once they try acupuncture. Many of them have found the treatment method quite effective and risk-free at the same time.

Thousands of Vets Need Your Assistance

Did you know that you can turn your run-down car that you hardly use anymore as a source of funding for the benefit of the struggling veterans in your community? When you donate that clunker to us at Veteran Car Donations, we’ll auction it off and use the proceeds to support the programs of our charity partners that are dedicated in providing services to our needy veterans and their families.

Your donation will help in providing our veteran beneficiaries with mortgage-free and specially adapted homes, free mental health care, employment opportunities, job training, transitioning assistance, tutoring support, education scholarships, financial assistance, and many other benefits.

As one of your rewards for your vehicle donation, we’ll send you a 100% tax-deductible receipt that will entitle you to claim the maximum tax deduction based on the selling price of your donated vehicle at auction or its fair market value. This can significantly lower your tax bill when you file your itemized federal income tax return in the next tax-filing season.

For more information on our car donation program, check out our FAQs page. For inquiries, you can call our toll-free 24/7 hotline 877-594-5822 or send us a message online.

You can donate to Veteran Car Donations by either calling us or filling out our secure online donation form. We accept donations of nearly all types of vehicles wherever you are in the United States since we have car donation programs in all 50 states.

Help Provide Healing to Our Vets!

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Indeed, acupuncture can help veterans with mental illness. And so can you! Call us at 877-594-5822 and help provide healing and other benefits to our nation’s heroes with your car donation!

Last Updated: August 24th, 2023