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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 …

Women and men Veterans' initiation, engagement, and retention in treatment for substance use disorders: A cross-sectional investigation using VHA administrative data

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: More men have substance use disorders (SUD) in the US compared to women; however, the gender gap is closing, including among US veterans. Little information …

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 …

Trends in prevalence of cannabis use disorder among U.S. Veterans with and without psychiatric disorders between 2005 and 2019

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Cannabis use disorder diagnoses are increasing among U.S. adults and are more prevalent among people with comorbid psychiatric disorders. Recent changes in …

Chronic pain, cannabis legalisation, and cannabis use disorder among patients in the US Veterans Health Administration system, 2005 to 2019: a repeated, cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Cannabis use disorder is associated with considerable comorbidity and impairment in functioning, and prevalence is increasing among adults with chronic pain. …

Trends in cannabis-positive urine toxicology test results: US Veterans Health Administration emergency department patients, 2008 to 2019

Abstract: Objectives This study aimed to examine trends in cannabis-positive urine drug screens (UDSs) among emergency department (ED) patients from 2008 to 2019 using data from …

Mental and physical health conditions among U.S. Veterans with cannabis use and cannabis Use disorders

Abstract: Veterans are a large population that is disproportionately affected by various physical and mental health conditions. The primary aim of this review is to provide a …