Prospective associations between sleep disturbances and cannabis use among Veterans: A behavioral economic approach

Abstract: Veterans often use cannabis for sleep despite limited evidence of its efficacy. Moreover, how sleep disturbances impact cannabis use longitudinally is unclear. We …

Benefits and concerns regarding use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes among people living with chronic pain: a qualitative research study.

Abstract: Objective. Although there is growing interest in medically authorized cannabis for chronic pain, little is known about patients’ perspectives. We explored perceptions …

Cannabis use and suicide risk among Gulf War veterans

Abstract: Cannabis use has been indicated as a risk factor for suicide in veterans. This study of Gulf War veterans tested the relationship between self-report past year cannabis …

Characteristics of Canadian Veterans reimbursed for cannabis for medical purposes: Life After Service Survey 2016

Abstract: This research explored the demographic, military service, and health characteristics associated with cannabis for medical purposes (CMP) reimbursements among Veterans …

Medical cannabis and cannabinoids for chronic pain: summary of a rapid recommendation

Abstract: Medical cannabis is increasingly used by Canadian Veterans to manage chronic pain; however, the benefits and harms are uncertain. This commentary summarizes a recent …

Co-use of Tobacco Products and Cannabis among Veterans: A Preliminary Investigation of Prevalence and Associations with Mental Health Outcomes

Abstract: While tobacco product (such as combustible cigarettes and nicotine vaping products) and cannabis use rates remain high in the general United States (U.S.) population, …

Cannabis use among military veterans: A great deal to gain or lose?

Abstract: Policy changes have resulted in dramatic increases in access to cannabis for medical purposes. Veterans are disproportionately affected by conditions for which …

Effectiveness of a brief integrative multiple substance use intervention among young men with and without booster sessions

Abstract: Brief interventions (BI) commonly employ screening and target a single substance. Multi-substance interventions are a more adequate reflection of risk behaviors in …