Addicted to Meth, an Iraq Vet Homeless on the Streets of LA: Staff Sergeant Michael Hall

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Staff Sergeant Michael Hall saw so many people die in Iraq he felt guilty about coming home alive. To dull the pain, he started doing, then dealing, methamphetamines. Within two years he was homeless – one of 400,000 homeless vets who sleep on America's streets every year.

Did You Know?

One out of every three homeless men who is sleeping in a doorway, alley or box in our cities and rural communities has put on a uniform and served this country.

Learn More:
U.S. VETS is the largest organization in the country dedicated to helping homeless veterans.
“When I Came Home:” A documentary film about homeless Iraq war veterans
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

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March 27, 2008 - 12:27pm — Anonymous (not verified)

Addiction

And I'm sure this man is up to his neck in the 12 step religion and has a little sheet signed by the meeting leader. I just bet!

January 4, 2009 - 5:36pm — Alexandra (not verified)

This is truly horrible! How

This is truly horrible! How can the government let those who stood up to and fought for our country end up on streets or in a Drug Rehabilitation center? Why is no one helping them? Are we all so ignorant that we don’t care about those who sacrificed their lives for us??

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