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Alcohol use and binge drinking among US college students by military Veteran status: Findings from the Healthy Minds study, 2021-2022

Abstract: Objective: We examined current alcohol use and binge drinking among college students, by Veteran status. Participants: Students that completed the 2021-2022 Healthy Minds …

Postdeployment at-risk drinking among active duty women: Health care utilization and military readiness outcomes

Abstract: Background: Studies have found increasing rates of excessive drinking among women and high levels of psychiatric comorbidity. This follow-up study replicated our …

Diagnosing prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol syndrome in military-connected children: Insights from US military data claims, 2016-2023

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) during gestation. …

Tobacco product use and type by military Veteran status: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey, 2021–2023

Abstract: Introduction: Tobacco use is common among United States Veterans; however, most research is a decade old, does not examine the range of tobacco products, nor consider the …

Opioid overdose, suicide mortality, and premature death among Veterans with alcohol or opioid use disorders: The impact of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Veterans with a history of military sexual trauma (MST + ) are more likely to have substance use disorders (SUD) and may be at an elevated risk of premature death, …

Diagnosis of alcohol use disorder and deaths related to alcohol, drug overdose, or suicide among post-9/11 active duty service members and Veterans following traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is known, but the extent of TBI's role in developing AUD remains unclear. …

Sex differences in early/unplanned separation among US service members with a history of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence of early/unplanned (E/U) separations following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and assess whether sex impacts the hazard of …

Profiles of nonpharmacologic treatment receipt in the first 10 weeks following a new back pain diagnosis among active duty soldiers: A latent class analysis

Abstract: Introduction: US service members experience high rates of back pain. Guidelines prioritize nonpharmacologic treatment (NPT) as first-line pain treatments; however, NPT …

Analysis of Alcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorder Trends in U.S. Active-Duty Service Women

Abstract: Introduction: Alcohol use (AU) and disorders (AUDs) have been increasing among women over the past decade, with the largest increases among women of child-bearing age. …

Healthcare utilization and readiness outcomes among soldiers with post-deployment at-risk drinking, by multimorbidity class

Abstract: Although alcohol use disorder (AUD) regularly co-occurs with other conditions, there has not been investigation of specific multimorbidity classes among military members …

Risk of Adverse Outcomes Among Veterans Who Screen Positive for Traumatic Brain Injury in the Veterans Health Administration But Do Not Complete a Comprehensive Evaluation: A LIMBIC-CENC Study

Abstract: Objective: To examine whether post-9/11 veterans who screened positive for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) but did not complete a Comprehensive TBI Evaluation (CTBIE) …

Dose of Exercise Therapy Among Active Duty Soldiers with Chronic Pain Is Associated with Lower Risk of Long-Term Adverse Outcomes After Linking to the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Research in soldiers who had been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan suggests that nonpharmacological treatments may be protective against adverse outcomes. However, the …