Assessment of the validity and clinical utility of AUDIT-C versus RAPS-4 alcohol screeners among active-duty US Army soldiers

Abstract: Background: High rates of alcohol-related problems have been reported among US service members (SMs). Screening questions on drinking and related behaviors can help …

Tobacco use, cirrhosis, and age are predictors of readiness to change and continued drinking following brief alcohol intervention in Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol use disorder is prevalent within the Veterans Health System, especially in patients being seen in hepatology clinics, and needs a point-of-care strategy. A brief …

Impact of longitudinal alcohol use patterns on long-term risk of cirrhosis among U.S. Veterans with steatotic liver disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS: Conflicting data exists on impact of alcohol use on risk of liver disease progression in patients with steatotic liver disease. We aim to evaluate the …

Mental health treatment utilization among Gulf War era Veterans with probable alcohol use disorder

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is prevalent among veterans, and excessive alcohol use is associated with significant mental and physical health consequences. …

The impact of screening positive for hazardous alcohol use on the diagnostic accuracy of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 among Veterans

Abstract: The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) is a widely used self-report measure of PTSD symptoms that has demonstrated strong psychometric …

Alcohol use patterns during and after the COVID-19 pandemic among Veterans in the United States

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans may be especially susceptible to increased alcohol consumption following the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to evaluate trends in alcohol use among U.S. …

Positive personality traits moderate persistent high alcohol consumption, determined by polygenic risk in U.S. military Veterans: Results from a 10-year, population-based, observational cohort study

Abstract: Background: Understanding the interplay between psychosocial factors and polygenic risk scores (PRS) may help elucidate the biopsychosocial etiology of high alcohol …