When you were in service, there were many chances to blow off steam, and you have had your chance to find time to go on drunk benders, and to try some illegal substances. It is really important that you remain focused on your past habits, as just events, and try to merge into the new soldier at home, without the substances and drinks.
Your Life is Waiting
The more you go out and enjoy yourself with drinks, and take time to try different drugs, you are going to get sucked into the world of addiction. It is not anything to be ashamed of, but it is very common with soldiers who return home.
The soldier at war, is dedicated to serving, and finds herself or himself often busy performing tasks, missions and new initiatives with focus and clarity. When you return home, there is none of this. If you bring this clarity and focus back into your day, and still work at home like you are in service, in service for yourself, you will be able to break free of boredom, and other habits that could become more than habits.
Do not give up on yourself Soldier
Even when you are home, you are still actually a soldier of war. The very fact that you are bringing yourself home can be a mental challenge for you as a war hero. The regret and emotion tied to this battle can lead you to try to forget your emotions. Do not get sucked into the world of bars and too much forgetting each night. You are only going to really allow yourself some tragedy, in that your life is waiting to happen, and you need to stay crisp, focused, and find yourself once again.