Substance use service utilization and barriers to access among homeless Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: The high prevalence of military veteran substance use (SU) when compared to their nonveteran counterparts has been described as an urgent public health issue. The …

Covid-19 breakthrough infection after vaccination and substance use disorders: A longitudinal cohort of people with and without HIV receiving care in the United States Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Research regarding HIV, substance use disorders (SUD), and SARS-CoV-2 infections after COVID-19 vaccination is limited. In the Veterans Aging Cohort Study (VACS)-HIV …

Emergency department visits at Veterans Health Administration hospitals related to alcohol intoxication: A ten-year retrospective

Abstract: We sought to quantify and describe the volume of emergency department visits related to alcohol intoxication at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the largest …

Psychiatric disorders are common among older US Veterans prior to traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: To estimate the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and alcohol and substance use …

Diagnostic accuracy of the primary care PTSD for DSM-5 screen (PC-PTSD-5) in demographic and diagnostic subgroups of Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is a screening instrument designed to identify patients with probable PTSD and is mandated to be used in VA …

Virtual reality mindfulness training for Veterans in residential substance use treatment: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mindfulness training is effective in recovery from substance use disorders; however, adoption can be difficult due to environmental and personal distractions. …

Written exposure therapy for Veterans with co-occurring substance use disorders and PTSD: Study design of a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: There are high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among treatment-seeking veterans with substance use disorders (SUD). While addiction programs traditionally …

The impact of cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use disorders on veterans' interpersonal difficulties

Abstract: Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) negatively impact veterans and their relationships with others. Although there are several evidence-based treatments for SUD …

A pilot replication study of implementing an equine-assisted services program within a VA residential substance use disorder treatment program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans have high rates of substance use disorders and other mental health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder. Effective treatments for …

A national population-based study of cannabis use and correlates among U.S. Veterans prescribed opioids in primary care

Abstract: Background: Cannabis is marketed as a treatment for pain. There is limited data on the prevalence of cannabis use and its correlates among Veterans prescribed opioids. …

Ethnoracial differences in treatment-seeking veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring PTSD: Presenting characteristics and response to integrated exposure-based treatment

Abstract: Objective: Substance use disorders (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently co-occur. While previous research has examined ethnoracial differences among …

A randomized controlled trial evaluating integrated versus phased application of evidence-based psychotherapies for military veterans with comorbid PTSD and substance use disorders

Abstract: Objective: Recent clinical practice guidelines recommend the delivery of evidence-based psychotherapies for both substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress …