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Design and methodology of the first open-label trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder: Considerations for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) commonly co-occur and are associated with more severe symptomatology than either disorder …

Suicide prevention providers' perspectives on addressing social determinants of health for at-risk Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Suicide prevention is a top clinical priority within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). While research consistently shows that suicide risk is associated …

Increasing risk of cannabis use disorder among U.S. Veterans with chronic pain: 2005-2019

Abstract: Aim: Medical cannabis use is legal in most U.S. states for chronic pain. Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) patients are disproportionately affected by such pain and …

Greater coupling of pain intensity and opioid craving after delaying methadone dose among Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Aim: Individuals maintained on methadone commonly report greater pain between daily doses. Despite a strong theoretical link, little is known about the temporal …

Variation in psychosocial symptom change: A preliminary examination of Veterans in early medication treatment for opioid use disorder

Abstract: Aim: Risk for Medication treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) dropout is greatest during early treatment. To optimize MOUD outcomes, it is critical to identify …

Epidemiology and timing of infectious complications from battlefield-related burn injuries

Abstract: Background: Infections are the most frequent complication and cause of mortality in burn patients. We describe the epidemiology and outcomes of infections among deployed …

An exploration of use of force among law enforcement officers with military service

Abstract: This project explores whether military service is correlated with the use of force required to gain compliance by law enforcement officers (LEOs), asking whether …

Generalized anxiety disorder screening scores are associated with greater treatment need among Veterans with depression

Abstract: Comorbid anxiety and depression predict a poorer prognosis than either disorder occurring alone. It is unclear whether self-reported anxiety symptom scores identify …

Survival among patients with multiple myeloma in the United States military health system compared to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program

Abstract: Background: Access to health care is an important factor affecting survival of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) in the U.S. general population. The U.S. Military …

Functional significance of posttraumatic growth in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Although many studies indicate that individuals who have experienced a traumatic event can experience posttraumatic growth (PTG), some researchers have …

Cross-spouse relationships between drug use and marital functioning among Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and their spouses

Abstract: Aim: Drug use can have consequences for intimate relationships and partners’ behaviors can impact each other. We examined relationships between drug use and marital …

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 …