Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) are elevated among individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The highest STB …
Abstract: Objective: Substance use disorders are prevalent in Veterans and associated with a wide range of deleterious effects. Helping Veterans with substance use disorders …
Abstract: Key Takeaways: Excessive drinking is a leading factor in preventable deaths among U.S. veterans and is associated with higher health care usage. In 2023, 55 percent of …
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Several medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUDs) are recommended to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the Veterans Affairs (VA) …
Abstract: Alcohol and cannabis use are each associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in military veterans, but less is known with regard …
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. …
Abstract: Objective: Veterans returning from deployment have high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and co-occurring alcohol use disorder (AUD). Current treatments for …
Abstract: Background: While men have been found to drink more alcohol and have higher rates of alcohol-related mortality, women tend to experience higher rates of alcohol-related …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality that disproportionately affects rural residents and Veterans. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate …
Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic cognitions are a mechanism of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom reduction in trauma-focused interventions for PTSD. It is unclear how …
Abstract: Prior research has found low levels of help seeking for alcohol problems among serving and ex-serving military populations. This study aimed to understand what factors …
Abstract: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is more prevalent among U.S. veterans than non-veterans, and adversely affects functioning and quality of life. This study aimed to understand …