FIRST RESPONDERS

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE & FIRST RESPONDERS

Emergency responders battle everything from fires to terrorist threats. These modern-day heroes should receive all the support they need to thrive outside of work. Yet, there are many instances where first responders suffer neglect from a society that does not understand all that goes into a day on the job. Even close family members and friends may turn a blind eye and deaf ear to the issues that emergency responders face as a result of seeing humanity at its worst state on a daily basis. 

With all that emergency responders deal with, and given the lack of support from society at large, it is little wonder why many police officers, firefighters, and emergency services staff like EMTs and paramedics become addicted to drugs and alcohol. In fact, about 30 percent of first responders develop mental issues that may lead to drug abuse during their time of service. 

What can you or a loved one do if substance abuse is an issue? Read on to learn more about Quest 2 Recovery and how we help first responders recover from drug and alcohol abuse.