Longitudinal assessment of PTSD and illicit drug use among male and female OEF-OIF veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use share both directional (“self-medication”) and mutually-reinforcing associations over time. Research on gender …

Long-term impact of the U.S. Armed Forces Zero-Tolerance drug policy on female veterans

Abstract: In 1980, the U.S. military instituted a zero-tolerance policy for illicit substance use that led to a reduction in such use during military services. Long-term …