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Growing New Roots: Vet Finds Recovery at St. Joes

Dealing with PTSD and addiction, one soldier describes how he found new life after combat.

08/30/2016 | Rating NR

Growing New Roots: Vet Finds Recovery at St. Joes

Special | 6m 29s

Dealing with PTSD and addiction, one soldier describes how he found new life after combat.

From battlegrounds to tilling ground one soldier describes how he found new meaning after combat. Dealing with PTSD and addiction is a challenge that can't be overcome alone. At St. Joe's in Saranac Lake, NY Vets undergo a six to nine month recovery program that helps them remold themselves and their lives. This program is proudly featured as part of the PBS Stories of Service Wavelength Series.

08/30/2016 | Rating NR

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Growing New Roots: Vet Finds Recovery at St. Joes

Special | 6m 29s

From battlegrounds to tilling ground one soldier describes how he found new meaning after combat. Dealing with PTSD and addiction is a challenge that can't be overcome alone. At St. Joe's in Saranac Lake, NY Vets undergo a six to nine month recovery program that helps them remold themselves and their lives. This program is proudly featured as part of the PBS Stories of Service Wavelength Series.

08/30/2016 | Rating NR

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