• Author: Salomeh Keyhani
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Associations of cannabis and tobacco use with suicide attempt, suicide death, and overdose death among Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Little is known if cannabis and tobacco use are indicators of suicide-related risks. This longitudinal study examined associations between cannabis and …

Cannabis legalization and cannabis use disorder by sex in Veterans Health Administration patients, 2005-2019

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Understanding sex differences in the effects of cannabis legalization and increasing risk for cannabis use disorder (CUD) is important. We hypothesized that …

Cannabis legalization and cannabis use disorder by sex in Veterans Health Administration patients, 2005–2019

Abstract: Background: Understanding sex differences in the effects of cannabis legalization and increasing risk for cannabis use disorder (CUD) is important. We hypothesized that …

Low uptake and disparities in respiratory syncytial virus vaccination among US Veterans open access

Abstract: This cohort study of US Veterans identifies low respiratory syncytial virus vaccine uptake among eligible persons (9.8% in the 2023–2024 season, 3.0% after 5 months of …

Association of smoking cannabis with cardiovascular events among Veterans with coronary artery disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whether cannabis is a risk factor for cardiovascular events is unknown. We examined the association between smoking cannabis and cardiovascular events in a …

Cannabis legalization and cannabis use disorder in United States Veterans Health Administration patients with and without psychiatric disorders, 2005-2022: A repeated cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background We investigated whether the associations of state medical and recreational cannabis legalization (MCL, RCL enactment) with increasing prevalence of Cannabis …

Cannabis legalization and opioid use disorder in Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: In the context of the US opioid crisis, factors associated with the prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) must be identified to aid prevention and …

Substance use and use disorders among Veterans on long-term opioid therapy

Abstract: Background: Few studies have reported on the prevalence and health risks associated with substance use and substance use disorder (SU/SUD) in Veterans who use long-term …

Sexual trauma, suicide, and overdose in a national cohort of older Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the association between military sexual trauma (MST) and risk for suicide-related outcomes later in life. OBJECTIVE: To determine the …

Trends in opioid use disorder in the Veterans Health Administration, 2005-2022

Abstract: Importance: Given the personal and social burdens of opioid use disorder (OUD), understanding time trends in OUD prevalence in large patient populations is key to …

Cannabis use and cannabis use disorder among U.S. adults with psychiatric disorders: 2001-2002 and 2012-2013

Abstract: Background: Rates of cannabis use disorder (CUD) have increased disproportionately among Veterans Administration (VA) patients with psychiatric disorders compared to …

Receipt of smoking cessation medications and smoking abstinence among Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics with and without cannabis use

Abstract: About 25% of Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics report smoking tobacco. There are reciprocal relationships between tobacco use, chronic pain, and opioid use, including …