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Appropriate clinical response following opioid overdose: A retrospective analysis within the Veterans Health Administration system

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Opioid overdose (OD) remains a pressing public health crisis in the United States, with substantial gaps in postoverdose care, particularly among veterans. …

Loneliness among US Veterans with problematic substance use: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Loneliness is a pervasive public health problem, especially among individuals with problematic substance use (PSU). To date, however, scarce research has …

Diagnosis of alcohol use disorder and deaths related to alcohol, drug overdose, or suicide among post-9/11 active duty service members and Veterans following traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is known, but the extent of TBI's role in developing AUD remains unclear. …

Receipt of medications for alcohol use disorder in the Veterans Health Administration: Comparison of rates at the intersections of racialized and ethnic identity with both sex and transgender status

Abstract: Objectives: Medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUDs) are recommended for patients with alcohol use disorder yet are underprescribed. Consistent with Minority Stress …

Comparison of treatment receipt and hospitalization among patients with stimulant use disorder and/or opioid use disorder in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objectives: Stimulant use is a growing problem, but little is known about service utilization among patients with stimulant use disorder (StUD). In the context of the …

Sex, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Substance Use Disorders in US Military Veterans: Results From the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: US veterans report more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than nonveterans, and a greater number of ACEs has been linked to substance use disorders (SUDs). …

Alcohol-related care among Veterans with unhealthy alcohol use: The role of long-term opioid therapy receipt

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) is potentially dangerous among patients with unhealthy alcohol use because of possible adverse interactions. We examined …

Problem opioid use among US military Veterans: Prevalence, correlates, and psychiatric characteristics

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Problem opioid use (POU) is a serious public health crisis in the United States. However, little research has examined the prevalence, correlates, and …

Contemporary management and outcomes of Veterans hospitalized with alcohol withdrawal: A multicenter retrospective cohort study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Few studies describe contemporary alcohol withdrawal management in hospitalized settings or review current practices considering the guidelines by the …

The only reason I am willing to do it at all: Evaluation of VA's Supporting Primary care Providers in Opioid Risk reduction and Treatment (SUPPORT) Center

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is effective and recommended for outpatient settings. We implemented and evaluated the SUpporting Primary …

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 …