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 …

Predictors of Veteran attendance in an intimate partner violence intervention

Abstract: This study examined session attendance data from 2,754 veterans who participated in a national implementation of a trauma-informed intimate partner violence intervention, …

The role of compassion in moral injury among military Veterans: Implications for treatment

Abstract: Objectives: The study investigated the relationship between psychological distress, alcohol use, the three fears of compassion (i.e., to self, from others, and to …

Examining the temporal relation between posttraumatic stress symptoms and heavy drinking among Veterans receiving mental health treatment in primary care

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Evidence for the use of integrated treatments targeting co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorders is steadily growing. …

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. …

Association of chronic pain with alcohol consumption and tobacco use in active duty Soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain and lifestyle habits, namely alcohol consumption and tobacco use, impact soldier readiness. This study examines the relationship between …

Leadership styles experienced during military service predict later anhedonic depressive symptoms and self-efficacy in veterans with alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Lifetime and past-year alcohol use disorder (AUD) prevalence is significantly higher in US Armed Services Veterans than in non-veterans across adulthood. …

Decreasing alcohol use among young adults presenting for service in the US Air Force: an epidemiological surveillance study

Abstract: U.S. surveys demonstrate recent decreases in the prevalence of alcohol use and binge drinking among young adults. The current study aims to determine whether similar …

Partner effects: Analyzing Service member and spouse drinking over time

Abstract: Excessive alcohol use is a significant problem in the military. Although there is a growing emphasis on family-centered alcohol prevention approaches, little is known …

Alcohol motivations associated with frequency of alcohol use, binge, and alcohol problems among active duty junior enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers

Abstract: Problematic alcohol use is a serious threat to the behavioral health of active-duty Service Members (ADSM), resulting in numerous calls from governmental agencies to …

Tobacco and other substances use among Veterans with and without disabilities

Abstract: United States Military veterans are amongst the highest at risk for suffering from disabilities coupled with current substance use including tobacco, marijuana, and …