The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 9: The Unspoken Struggle with presenter Sgt. Maj. Justin E. Shad

Listen in on this eye-opening podcast featuring Sgt. Maj. Justin E. Shad as he shares his story of alcohol misuse and how, as an Army leader, he faced the stigma after going public about his struggles. He will talk about how he realized he needed help, his triggers for alcohol misuse, the challenges of sobriety and what it means to live sober. He will discuss the signs of alcohol misuse, how to support someone who may be struggling with substance misuse, and programs and resources available to those seeking help.  Shad will also talk about using the VALOR program, which is a specialized trauma-focused resource for active-duty service members and Veterans, and the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), available to current Army personnel. In addition, he will discuss how finding help can enhance combat readiness through guidance and leadership on nonclinical and other drug policy issues. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and ReadinessIn June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Directorate from G-1, personnel readiness, to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff in G-9. This move formalizes a new prevention governance structure, enabling a community approach to prevention that lowers the risk of harmful behaviors.The consolidated directorate was renamed the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness (DPRR) on July 1, 2023, and is led by Ms. Dee Geise, former director of SFRD.Connect With Us Through Social MediaWebsite:    https:// www.ArmyResilience.army.milFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/ArmyResilience/Twitter:    https://twitter.com/ArmyResilienceLinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-army-resilience-directorate/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/armyresilience/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@armyresilience