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Tag: Joint Base Langley-Eustis; U.S. Army; Soldiers; Fort Eustis; 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary); The Laugh Therapist; resiliency; training; Drug Demand Reduction Office; substance abuse; suicide awareness; readiness; laughter; comedy; safety; service members; military; Virginia; Newport News

Laughter is the best therapy
September 13, 2017 — Having suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse himself, Hines, now known as the Laugh Therapist, discovered the power of laughter when speaking about serious issues in his own life. He now uses his form of therapy to help others going through hard times. Although not his typical audience, the Drug Demand Reduction Office invited the local veteran to speak with service members about his deployment experiences and struggles... MORE

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Vernard T. Hines, comedian, speaks to Soldiers about substance abuse during resiliency training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Aug. 30, 2017.

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