Pharmacist-led fentanyl test strip education and distribution for Veterans in substance use treatment: A quality improvement project

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unregulated fentanyl use is driving overdose deaths, and fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a tool to support overdose risk reduction. This quality improvement …

Evaluating the implementation and impact of harm reduction vending machines in Veterans supportive housing settings: A mixed-methods study protocol

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Lack of access to sterile supplies among people who use drugs contributes to increased rates of infectious disease transmission, including human …

Exploring access to psychedelics among Canadian Veterans: Pathways, barriers, and perceptions

Abstract: Introduction: Psychedelic-assisted therapies have recently gained attention as potential novel treatments for various mental health conditions. In Canada, there has been …

New methodology to improve tracking of Veteran overdose deaths and characterization of a population of Veteran overdose decedents in San Diego County

Abstract: Background: National trends indicate that drug-related deaths among Veterans have been increasing from 2010 to 2019. The present study involves a recent analysis of drug …

Longitudinal evaluation examining implementation and sustainment of an opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution among Veterans who are unstably housed

Abstract: Background: Rigorous implementation evaluations are needed to understand factors that influence implementation and sustainability of evidence-based interventions across …

Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Canadian Veterans experiencing chronic pain report concerns about accessing accurate information on the risks associated with medical cannabis (MC) use. The …

Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Canadian Veterans experiencing chronic pain report concerns about accessing accurate information on the risks associated with medical cannabis (MC) use. The …

The use of motivational interviewing with chronically unhoused Veterans

Abstract: The Housing First model is embedded in a supportive housing federal program aimed at reducing homelessness by offering housing vouchers and case management services to …

Assessment of harm reduction receipt and infectious diseases outcomes in United States Veterans with opioid use disorder and history of injection drug use

Abstract: Background: Injection drug use (IDU) may lead to negative health outcomes and increased healthcare utilization. In US Veterans (USV) with opioid use disorder (OUD), there …

Harm reduction stories: leveraging graphic medicine to engage Veterans in substance use services within the VA

Abstract: Background: Harm reduction strategies can decrease morbidity and mortality associated with substance use. Various barriers limit conversation around substance use between …

The integration of harm reduction services in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA): A qualitative analysis of barriers and facilitators

Abstract: Background: Substance use is common among U.S. military veterans and veterans are at high risk for negative consequences associated with substance use, such as …

Qualitative findings from a Housing First evaluation project for homeless Veterans in Canada

Abstract: This two-year study implemented a Housing First approach among homelessness services for Veterans in four cities across Canada (Victoria, Calgary, London, and Toronto). …