• Journal: The American Journal on Addictions
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) versus Individual Drug Counseling (IDC) for PTSD for Veterans with Opioid Use Disorder Maintained on Buprenorphine

Abstract: Background and objectives: There are high rates of comorbidity between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). Evidence-based trauma-focused …

Analysis of nonfatal suicide attempts and demographic characteristics of US military Veterans with opioid use disorder: A descriptive VA medical center study

Abstract: Background and ObjectivesSuicide and opioid use disorder (OUD) frequently co-occur, and veterans are at a high risk for both conditions. This study aims to determine the …

Brief report: Synthetic cannabinoid use among military personnel

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) may function as a marijuana alternative for soldiers subject to frequent drug screens, yet no study has …

Opioid use disorder in the active service: Implications for intervention

Abstract: Military service members experience occupational-specific injuries that may result in chronic pain and comorbid behavioral health concerns. Data from the Defense Medical …

Trends in substance use disorder diagnoses among Veterans, 2009–2019

Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) represents a substantial health burden to US Veterans. We aimed to quantify recent time trends in Veterans' substance-specific disorders …

Pathological and Problem Gambling among Veterans in Clinical Care: Prevalence, Demography, and Clinical Correlates

Abstract: The aim of the study was to estimate prevalence rates of pathological gambling and problem gambling among veterans receiving VA care, since several studies have …