Frank Sepetauc
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Quitting Is Strength: Changing the Narrative on Tobacco Use in the MilitaryMay 6, 2025
What if the greatest threat to our veterans’ health isn’t on the battlefield, but in their pockets?For decades, tobacco companies worked hard to associate their products with military service. They handed out free cigarettes to troops during wartime. They sponsored events on military bases. They sold products at steep discounts…
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Unseen Battles, Unmatched Resolve: Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Law EnforcementApr 8, 2025
Behind the badge, many officers are quietly navigating the realities of substance use disorder (SUD) — a deeply human response to prolonged exposure to danger, high-stakes decision-making, and a culture that discourages vulnerability as a form of strength.The bullet proof vest most officers wear will save their life, but not…
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Filling the Gaps in SUD Care CoordinationMar 24, 2025
A critical truth: We are not failing patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) because we lack effective treatments. We are failing them because long-term, sustained recovery often depends on what happens between and after treatment. That’s where care coordination comes in.SUD care coordination is unique because it requires navigating both…