Care utilization among patients with stimulant use disorder during COVID-19: A national cohort study of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Aim: Overdose rates have grown rapidly for both opioids and stimulants. However, much less is known about populations with stimulant use disorders (StUD), including those …

Supporting direct acting antiviral medication adherence and treatment completion in a sample of predominantly rural Veterans with hepatitis C and substance use disorders

Abstract: Background: Clinic-based interventions are needed to promote successful direct acting antiviral (DAA) treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients …

Substance use disorders among Armed Forces Veterans with gambling disorder: Insights from an inpatient treatment sample

Abstract: Armed forces veterans are especially prone to experiencing a variety of addictive disorders, including gambling disorder. Even so, gambling disorder in veterans remains …

Clusters based on within-treatment symptom trajectories as predictors of dropout in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder

Abstract: Objective: Dropout rates are high in treatments for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs). We examined dropout predictors …

Employment outcomes of a distance learning system for formerly incarcerated Veterans with mental illness

Abstract: Objective: People with previous incarceration and a mental disorder, a substance use disorder, or both are less likely to obtain employment than are those without these …

Long-term opioid therapy trajectories in Veteran patients with and without substance use disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Previous research on veteran patient populations has identified distinct long-term opiod therapy (LTOT) dose trajectories. Recipients of these trajectories …

An opt-out tobacco treatment group intervention within an intensive substance use disorders treatment program: initial outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: Despite steadily declining rates of tobacco use in the United States, individuals suffering from substance use disorders (SUD) and other mental illnesses …

Contingency management for substance use disorders in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration: 2018-2022

Abstract: Introduction: Contingency management (CM) is one of the most effective interventions for substance use disorders (SUDs), including stimulant use disorder. In the United …

Virtual hybrid versus in-person administration of transcending self therapy for Veterans with substance use disorders

Abstract: Objectives: Veterans with substance use disorder (SUD) can show high severity and are at high risk of relapse due to trauma histories and other comorbid conditions. …

The relationship between substance use, suicidality, and access to care among women Veterans: A secondary analysis of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national survey on drug use and health

Abstract: Women military Veterans represent a growing population with unique healthcare needs. Women Veterans are at risk for adverse mental health outcomes, including the …

Factors associated with increased substance use disorder care in VA PTSD specialty outpatient treatment

Abstract: Objective: Substance use disorders (SUDs) commonly co-occur with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Understanding PTSD clinics that serve higher percentages of …

Psychiatric Exemptions at Call-Up and During Military Service: A Comparative Study

Abstract: Background: Military conscription is a legal obligation in many countries. Different psychiatric disorders may result in exemptions from compulsory military service. The …