
First Responders and Addiction: The Silent Struggle | Mike Marotta of Warriors Heart
From Stronger Weekly
Published 10/16/2024

From Stronger Weekly
Published 10/16/2024
It's estimated that 30% of first responders (police, fire, EMS, etc) suffer from behavioral health injuries like PTSD and depression; significantly higher than the general population. Many first responders report struggling with substance use, often turning to alcohol or drugs to cope with the…