Sex, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Substance Use Disorders in US Military Veterans: Results From the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: US veterans report more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than nonveterans, and a greater number of ACEs has been linked to substance use disorders (SUDs). …

Associations between pain severity, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and substance use and related problems among trauma-exposed treatment-seeking Veterans

Abstract: Prior research has linked chronic pain with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, but findings regarding the association between pain and substance use disorder …

Effectiveness of residential treatment services for Veterans with substance use disorders: A propensity score matching evaluation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior reviews of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment have found mixed support for residential level of care but are limited by methodology problems and the …

Characterizing and comparing evidence-based psychotherapy utilization among Veterans with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder

Abstract: Objective: The current study sought to describe a nationally representative sample of Veterans diagnosed with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder (SUD) who …

Cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention among veterans receiving substance use disorder treatment: results from a randomized trial

Abstract: Veterans receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment are at a clear elevated risk for engaging in suicidal behaviors. Intervening to reduce suicide risk during an …

HIV prevalence and HIV screening history among a Veterans Association cohort of people with opioid and alcohol use disorders

Abstract: Background: Veterans face high risk for HIV and substance use, and thus could be disproportionately impacted by the HIV and substance use disorder (SUD) "syndemic." HIV …

Behavioral health integrated support network (BHISN)

Abstract: Introduction: This article reviews process and performance of an innovative effort leveraging virtual health to manage unmet demand for behavioral health and substance …

Efficacy of mindfulness-based relapse prevention in a sample of veterans in a substance use disorder aftercare program: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Complementary integrative medicine, such as mindfulness-based interventions, (MBI) have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance use …

Cannabis use among U.S. military veterans following residential substance use disorder treatment

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Use rates of cannabis, a substance associated with a host of comorbid physical and mental health concerns, continue to rise for military veterans. Despite …

Geographical access to specialized behavioral health treatment programs for U.S. active duty service members and military families from military installations

Abstract: Active duty service members and their families have unique behavioral health care service needs. The purpose of this study is to determine geographical access to …

Longitudinal associations between insomnia, cannabis use and stress among US Veterans

Abstract: Insomnia is highly prevalent among military veterans, with rates nearly double that of civilian populations. Insomnia typically co-occurs with other psychological …

Adverse childhood experiences in military, Veteran, and civilian families

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences are traumatic early life experiences that can lead to poorer mental, physical, and social outcomes. Children in military and veteran …