Abstract: Background: Understanding the interplay between psychosocial factors and polygenic risk scores (PRS) may help elucidate the biopsychosocial etiology of high alcohol …
Abstract: Objective: Investigating the role of combat exposure on behavioral outcomes has been limited due to ethical and logistical constraints. Method: Using a large data set …
Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is prevalent among female veterans and is associated with deleterious health outcomes. Adaptive coping strategies (e.g., emotional support) …
Abstract:Importance: Three of 4 adults in treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) report symptoms of insomnia. Yet the first-line treatment for insomnia (cognitive behavioral …
Abstract: Objective Research exploring the enablers and barriers that exist for military veterans seeking to address their poor mental health has produced ambiguous results. To …
Abstract: Veterans transitioning to civilian life after leaving the military face unique health concerns. Although there is a significant body of research exploring veterans’ …
Abstract: Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK Armed Forces than in the general population. Research has shown that this is also evident among those who have left service. It has …
Abstract: Purpose: To address research gaps regarding women Veterans’ alcohol consumption and mortality risk as compared to non-Veterans, the current study evaluated whether …
Abstract: Introduction: Veterans often do not present with alcohol problems in isolation, they may have a wide range of social, physical, and psychological needs. The aim of this …
Abstract: Excessive alcohol use, especially binge and heavy drinking, represents a serious threat to force readiness across the Department of Defense. Though these behaviors are a …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric diagnosis among Canadian military veterans, and alcohol and medical cannabis are commonly used by this group …
Abstract: In recent years there has been an increased focus on military veterans as a distinct population within the criminal justice system. The prevalence and nature of …