Substance use disorders among Armed Forces Veterans with gambling disorder: Insights from an inpatient treatment sample

Abstract: Armed forces veterans are especially prone to experiencing a variety of addictive disorders, including gambling disorder. Even so, gambling disorder in veterans remains …

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 …

Alcohol use disorder as a moderator of the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidality among military personnel

Abstract: Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide are substantial public health concerns among military service members, yet the …

Plasma level of the antimicrobial peptide LL37 (Cathelicidin) is negatively associated with alcohol use disorder in US Veterans

Abstract: As suicidal self-directed violence (SSDV) is often challenging to prevent, novel approaches are needed. We reported lower gene expression of LL-37, an antimicrobial …

Analysis of Alcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorder Trends in U.S. Active-Duty Service Women

Abstract: Introduction: Alcohol use (AU) and disorders (AUDs) have been increasing among women over the past decade, with the largest increases among women of child-bearing age. …

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). …

Context matters: Exploring the adaptive nature of self-regulation skills in predicting abstinence among Veterans with alcohol use disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is highly prevalent among veterans in the United States. Self-regulation skills (e.g., coping and emotion regulation) are important …

Telehealth and delivery of alcohol use disorder treatment in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The use of telehealth treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD) has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is unclear which patients …

A pilot, randomized clinical trial: Left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex intermittent theta burst stimulation improves treatment outcomes in Veterans with alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offers a promising treatment avenue to modulate brain function in alcohol use disorder (AUD). To the best of our …

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. …

Alcohol Use Disorder as a Moderator in the Relationship Between PTSD and Suicidality Among Military Personnel

Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide are substantial public health concerns among military service members, yet the nature of …

HIV prevalence and HIV screening history among a Veterans Association cohort of people with opioid and alcohol use disorders

Abstract: Background: Veterans face high risk for HIV and substance use, and thus could be disproportionately impacted by the HIV and substance use disorder (SUD) "syndemic." HIV …