The role of unit cohesion and perceived resilience in substance use disorder

Abstract: Soldiers have high rates of substance use disorders (SUD), often in the aftermath of stressors experienced during military deployments. There are several factors that …

Trends in substance use disorder diagnoses among Veterans, 2009–2019

Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) represents a substantial health burden to US Veterans. We aimed to quantify recent time trends in Veterans' substance-specific disorders …

Geography, rurality, and community distress: Deaths due to suicide, alcohol-use, and drug-use among Colorado Veterans

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 …

The state of knowledge on female Veterans experiencing homelessness: A scoping review of the literature

Abstract: The primary goal of this scoping review was to assess and summarize existing research on homelessness among female Veterans to understand their unique experiences. A …

Self-Directed Violence Surveillance in the Veterans Health Administration: A National Examination of Factors Associated with Undetermined Versus Suicide Attempt Classification

Abstract: This national, observational study examined factors associated with undetermined self-directed violence (SDV) classification among Veterans with a SDV event classified as …

WVSUD-PACT: a Primary-Care-Based Substance Use Disorder Team for Women Veterans

Abstract: Women Veterans are the fastest growing demographic within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the many conditions for …

Implementation of integrated dual disorder treatment in routine Veterans health administration settings

Abstract: Integrated dual disorder treatment is an evidence-based practice for coordinating complex care for people with severe mental illnesses and comorbid substance use …

Journey to wellness: A socioecological analysis of veterans in recovery from substance use disorders

Abstract: Substance use disorders are increasingly prevalent among veterans in the United States. Veterans in recovery face unique challenges, such as high rates of psychiatric …

The VA vascular injury study: A glimpse at quality of care in Veterans with traumatic vascular injury repair

Abstract: Objective: The high number of limb injuries among Post-9/11 Veterans and their long-term care pose significant challenges to clinicians. Current follow-up for extremity …

Psychosocial well-being among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder

Abstract: Concurrent posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder (PTSD/SUD) in U.S. military veterans represents an urgent public health issue associated with …

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 …

Moral injury and substance use disorders among US combat veterans: results from the 2019–2020 National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) is associated with increased risk for substance use disorders (SUDs), although population-based studies remain …