Exploring racial/ethnic disparities in substance dependence and serious psychological distress among US Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: There are substantial racial/ethnic disparities in substance use and mental health among civilian populations, but few studies have examined these disparities …

Associations between trauma-related guilt, symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, and problematic alcohol use

Abstract: Trauma-related guilt, or a belief that one should have felt, thought, or acted differently during a traumatic event in which someone's life or physical integrity was …

Unhealthy alcohol use and brief intervention rates among high and low complexity veterans seeking primary care services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Brief intervention (BI) is recommended for all primary care (PC) patients who screen positive for unhealthy alcohol use; however, patients with multiple chronic health …

A literature review of mental health symptom outcomes in U.S. Veterans and Servicemembers following combat exposure and military sexual trauma

Abstract: Combat exposure (CE) and military sexual trauma (MST) are among the most common types of traumatic experiences faced by veterans and active duty servicemembers and, as …

Racial and Ethnic Bias in the Diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder in Veterans

Abstract: Studies show that racially and ethnically minoritized veterans have a higher prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) than White veterans. The investigators examined …

Associations between risky alcohol use, disability, and problem-solving impairment among Veterans with Gulf War Illness: Secondary data analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: Gulf War Illness (GWI) and alcohol use are both major sources of disability among Gulf War Veterans. The goal of this secondary data analysis was to examine …

Network analysis of reasons for and against changing alcohol use among veterans engaged in a web-based intervention for hazardous drinking and PTSD symptoms

Abstract: Better understanding of reasons for and against change may be an effective strategy for supporting drinking reduction or abstinence among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. …

Mental health of U.S. combat veterans by war era: Results from the National health and Resilience in veterans study

Abstract: Combat exposure is associated with elevated risk for adverse psychiatric outcomes in military veterans. However, few studies have examined psychiatric characteristics of …

U.S. veterans' experiences and factors associated with use of a smartphone application to self-manage unhealthy alcohol use

Abstract: Unhealthy alcohol use is common among Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans, yet barriers discourage treatment-seeking. Mobile applications (apps) that …

Evaluating the Efficacy of the Drinks:Ration Mobile App to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in a Help-Seeking Military Veteran Population: Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background: Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK armed forces (AF) than in the general population. Research demonstrates that alcohol misuse persists after an individual …

Impact of alcohol use, combat exposure, and posttraumatic stress on verbal and visual working memory performance in post-9/11 veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use (AU) are highly prevalent and comorbid among post-9/11 U.S. military veterans. Both issues are associated …

Life satisfaction following treatment-related reductions in alcohol use and PTSD symptoms: Results from vetchange

Abstract: Objective: Rates of hazardous alcohol consumption and co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are high among returning combat veterans and may adversely affect …