• Author: William C. Becker
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Long-term opioid therapy trajectories in Veteran patients with and without substance use disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Previous research on veteran patient populations has identified distinct long-term opiod therapy (LTOT) dose trajectories. Recipients of these trajectories …

Qualitative analysis of patient perspectives of buprenorphine after transitioning from long-term, full-agonist opioid therapy among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Guidelines recommend consideration of modification, tapering, or discontinuation of long-term, full-agonist opioid therapy when harms outweigh benefits; one alternative …

Changes in opioid prescribing in veterans with headache during the COVID-19 pandemic: A regression discontinuity in time analysis

Abstract: To determine changes in opioid prescribing among veterans with headaches during the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic by comparing the stay-at-home phase …

Racial and Ethnic Bias in the Diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder in Veterans

Abstract: Studies show that racially and ethnically minoritized veterans have a higher prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) than White veterans. The investigators examined …