Substance Use Disorders || FORUM


Spring 2020 Substance Use Disorders
Welcome to the Spring issue of HSR&D's FORUM, which focuses on substance use disorders. Substance use disorder (SUD) care is included in the uniform medical benefits for every enrolled Veteran, making VA the largest SUD provider in the US. Evidence-based SUD prevention and treatment, including medications, improve health and save lives. Download PDF version Commentary Treating Substance Use Disorders in the Same Way We Treat Other Chronic Diseases Response to Commentary The Cascade of Care Can Help Tailor Substance Use Disorder Interventions Research Highlights Implementing Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in VA Facilities Substance Use and Suicide Risks in Veterans—Challenges and Opportunities for Intervention Cannabis Use Among Veterans: Research Needs Come into Focus Helping Veterans Quit the Expanding Continuum of Tobacco Products Innovation Update Stand Down: Think Before You Drink—A Mobile App for Veterans Engaging in Hazardous Drinking Director's Letter by David Atkins, MD, MPH, Director, HSR&D

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