Expectancies for alcohol analgesia and drinking behavior among Veterans with chronic pain: The moderating role of discrimination in medical settings

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Chronic pain and alcohol use are highly prevalent and frequently co-occur among U.S. military veterans. Expectancies for alcohol analgesia …

A systematic review of evidence-based prevention approaches for alcohol problems with viability for military implementation

Abstract: Introduction: Hazardous alcohol use in the military exceeds that of the general population and is associated with a host of negative personal, health, social, emotional, …

Supporting direct acting antiviral medication adherence and treatment completion in a sample of predominantly rural Veterans with hepatitis C and substance use disorders

Abstract: Background: Clinic-based interventions are needed to promote successful direct acting antiviral (DAA) treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients …

Differing time trends for alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorder among veteran men: a comparison of population surveillance and clinical data

Abstract: Time trend data are important to quantify the health burden of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and to predict healthcare needs. AUD prevalence for US Veteran men decreased …

What does the literature say about the needs of veterans in the areas of health?

Abstract: This paper reports on a systematic review undertaken in 2013 aimed at identifying evidence and dismissing some of the myths surrounding the needs of the veteran …

Long-term consequences of Alcohol Misuse in Scottish Military Veterans

Abstract: Serving military personnel are more likely to drink heavily than civilians. The aim of our study was to examine whether veterans have an increased risk of alcoholic liver …