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 …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is prevalent among veterans, and excessive alcohol use is associated with significant mental and physical health consequences. …
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 …
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. …
Abstract: Background: Understanding the interplay between psychosocial factors and polygenic risk scores (PRS) may help elucidate the biopsychosocial etiology of high alcohol …