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  • Author: Nicholas A. Livingston
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Longitudinal assessment of PTSD and illicit drug use among male and female OEF-OIF veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use share both directional (“self-medication”) and mutually-reinforcing associations over time. Research on gender …

Mental Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

The Role of PTSD Symptom Clusters and Criterion in Predicting Future High-risk Drug and Alcohol use Among Returning Veteran Men and Women

Abstract: The prevalence of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) remains exceptionally high among returning veterans, with numerous …

Mental Health Physical Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Treatment Experiences Among LGBT Veterans with Discrimination-based Trauma Exposure: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Past research suggests that rates of trauma exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are elevated among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) veterans …

Mental Health Well-Being Peer reviewed