Veterans AFFAIRS

VA YouTube
04/21/2025 03:44 PM EDT
After serving in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Navy Veteran Brian Treasure struggled with PTSD. Despite finding steady employment and leading a successful life, Brian was haunted by nightmares from the relentless stress he endured in the military. He fell into a downward spiral of homelessness and addiction, using drugs to escape the trauma of his past. Brian’s journey took a positive turn when he sought help from VA, and was introduced to the Compensated Work Therapy program.