Research and Policy Repository

Study protocol and preliminary baseline characteristics of a VA multi-site, mixed methods, randomized controlled study evaluating supported employment provided to Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a pervasive and devastating public health crisis that continues to take a heavy toll on individuals and communities across the United States. …

Employment Mental Health Peer reviewed

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 …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Disparities in receipt of medications for opioid use disorder before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Populations disproportionately impacted by the opioid epidemic are less likely to receive medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD; OUD). The COVID-19 …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Medications for opioid use disorder: Predictors of early discontinuation and reduction of overdose risk in US military Veterans by medication type

Abstract: Aim: This study: (1) estimated the effect of early discontinuation of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) on overdose probability and (2) measured the relationship …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Variation in psychosocial symptom change: A preliminary examination of Veterans in early medication treatment for opioid use disorder

Abstract: Aim: Risk for Medication treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) dropout is greatest during early treatment. To optimize MOUD outcomes, it is critical to identify …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Prescribing and Acceptance of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in VA Primary Care: Veteran and Provider Perspectives

Abstract: Background: Medications to treat opioid use disorder (MOUD) such as buprenorphine/naloxone can effectively treat OUD and reduce opioid-related mortality, but they remain …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Advancing Pharmacological Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder (ADaPT-OUD): an Implementation Trial in Eight Veterans Health Administration Facilities

Abstract: Background: Identifying effective strategies to improve access to medication treatments for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is imperative. Within the Veterans Health …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed