Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Little is known if cannabis and tobacco use are indicators of suicide-related risks. This longitudinal study examined associations between cannabis and …
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 …
Abstract: About 25% of Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics report smoking tobacco. There are reciprocal relationships between tobacco use, chronic pain, and opioid use, including …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration tracks urine drug tests (UDTs) among patients on long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) and recommends discussing the health …
Abstract: Tobacco use is the single most important modifiable risk factor in patients undergoing cancer treatment. The VHA offers evidence-based tobacco cessation treatment, with …
Abstract: Studies of comparative mRNA booster effectiveness among high-risk populations can inform mRNA booster-specific guidelines. The study emulated a target trial of COVID-19 …
Abstract: Background: Cannabis is marketed as a treatment for pain. There is limited data on the prevalence of cannabis use and its correlates among Veterans prescribed opioids. …