Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Little is known if cannabis and tobacco use are indicators of suicide-related risks. This longitudinal study examined associations between cannabis and …
Abstract: In response to the increase in opioid-related deaths among veterans experiencing homelessness (VEH), we identified the urgent need to prevent opioid overdose. We …
Abstract: Background: Rigorous implementation evaluations are needed to understand factors that influence implementation and sustainability of evidence-based interventions across …
Abstract: Objective: Given increases in opioid overdose rates, and policy changes expanding access to medications for OUD, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we sought to understand how …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Death by suicide remains a critical public health issue and leading preventable cause of death in the United States, particularly among Veterans. Notably, …
Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study was to develop and validate machine-learning algorithms predicting retention, overdoses, and all-cause mortality among US military veterans …
Abstract: Deaths due to overdose and suicide together comprise an urgent public health challenge. Using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health records, we …
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 …
Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) implemented academic detailing (AD) to support safer opioid prescribing and overdose prevention initiatives. Methods: …
Abstract: PURPOSE: Accidental death is a leading cause of mortality among military members and Veterans; however, knowledge is limited regarding time-dependent risk following …
Abstract: Background: In the USA, deaths due to suicide, alcohol, or drug-related causes (e.g., alcohol-related liver disease, overdose) have doubled since 2002. Veterans appear …
Abstract: Although studies have shown posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with risk of suicide, the relationship in later life, especially for overdose death, remains …