Abstract: Background: Many United States veterans utilize prescription opioids to treat chronic pain symptoms and are subsequently at risk for opioid and alcohol misuse. As more …
Abstract: Background: Buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (B-MOUD) is essential to improving patient outcomes; however, retention is essential. Objective: To develop and validate …
Abstract: Background: Substance use is common among U.S. military veterans and veterans are at high risk for negative consequences associated with substance use, such as …
Abstract: In 1980, the U.S. military instituted a zero-tolerance policy for illicit substance use that led to a reduction in such use during military services. Long-term …
Abstract: Background Alcohol misuse among older adults is an emerging public health issue. Older veterans are particularly at risk of developing substance use dependency due to the …
Abstract: The costs of addiction are well documented, but the potential benefits of recovery are less well known. Similarly, substance use issues among both active duty military …