Research Topics
Substance Use Disorders
A substance use disorder (SUD) is a condition in which an individual is impacted by the inability to control their intake of a substance such as legal (i.e., alcohol) or illegal drugs (i.e., heroin) or medications (i.e., prescription painkillers). Symptoms can range from mild dependence to severe addiction. Even those with mild SUD may experience a range of physical and psychological effects. Further, the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Mental Health estimate that half of individuals who experience a substance use disorder during their lives will also experience a co-occurring mental disorder and vice versa.
VA health services research addresses many aspects of substance use disorders including addiction, SUD treatment services, prescription management, and alternative pain management.
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Citations
(5 of more than 282 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS focused publications)
- Frost MC, Hawkins EJ, Glass JE, Hallgren KA, Williams EC. Associations Between Distinct Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and Receipt of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in the Veterans Health Administration. Journal of addiction medicine. 2022 Oct 18.
- Mackey KM, Anderson JK, Williams BE, Ward RM, Parr NJ. Evidence Brief: Psychedelic Medications for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Evidence Synthesis Program, Health Services Research and Development Service. Washington, DC: Office of Research and Development, Department of Veterans Affairs; 2022 Oct 1. 45 p. Report No.: VA ESP Project #09-199.
- Kehle-Forbes SM, Nelson D, Norman SB, Schnurr PP, Shea MT, Ackland PE, Meis L, Possemato K, Polusny MA, Oslin D, Hamblen JL, Galovski T, Kenny M, Babajide N, Hagedorn H. Comparative effectiveness of trauma-focused and non-trauma-focused psychotherapy for PTSD among veterans with comorbid substance use disorders: Protocol & rationale for a randomized clinical trial. Contemporary clinical trials. 2022 Sep 1; 120:106876.
- Perry C, Liberto J, Milliken C, Burden J, Hagedorn H, Atkinson T, McKay JR, Mooney L, Sall J, Sasson C, Saxon A, Spevak C, Gordon AJ, VA/DoD Guideline Development Group. The Management of Substance Use Disorders: Synopsis of the 2021 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline. Annals of internal medicine. 2022 May 1; 175(5):720-731.
- Hasin DS, Fink DS, Olfson M, Saxon AJ, Malte C, Keyes KM, Gradus JL, Cerdá M, Maynard CC, Keyhani S, Martins SS, Livne O, Mannes ZL, Sherman SE, Wall MM. Substance use disorders and COVID-19: An analysis of nation-wide Veterans Health Administration electronic health records. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2022 May 1; 234:109383.
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Publication Briefs
(5 of more than 32 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS focused publication briefs)
- Documented Clinical Diagnoses Underestimate Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders in Younger, Hispanic, and Women Veterans
This study compared clinical diagnosis rates of alcohol use disorder (AUD), drug use disorder (DUD), and total SUD (AUD and/or DUD) to survey-based prevalence among a random sample of VA patients from 30 VA healthcare facilities. Findings showed that the survey-based prevalence of AUD, DUD, and SUD was generally higher than clinical diagnosis rates among all Veterans: 10% vs 6% for AUD, 4.7% vs 4....
Date: June 30, 2022
- JGIM Supplement Features VA Research on Improving Opioid Safety among Veterans with Chronic Pain and Addiction
In the fall of 2019, HSR&D convened a state-of-the-art (SOTA) conference – “Effective Management of Pain and Addiction: Strategies to Improve Opioid Safety” – to develop research priorities for advancing the science and clinical practice of opioid safety, including both the use of opioid analgesics and managing opioid use disorder (OUD). A group of researchers and VA clinical stakeholders defined ...
Date: December 1, 2020
- Racial and Ethnic Differences in Primary Care Experiences for Veterans with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
This study examined racial and ethnic differences in positive and negative experiences in VA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) settings among Veterans with mental health or substance use disorders (MHSUDs) who completed VA’s 2013 PCMH Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients. Findings showed that positive experiences were reported least often for access. Negative experiences were reported m...
Date: June 20, 2016
- Military Sexual Trauma is Independent Risk Factor for Homelessness among Veterans, Particularly Male Veterans
This study examined the relationship between military sexual trauma (MST) and post-deployment homelessness among a large cohort of OEF/OIF Veterans, including whether the relationship varied by sex, and whether MST was a predictor of homelessness independent of other risk factors (i.e., mental health and/or substance use disorders). Findings showed that a positive MST screen was independently rela...
Date: June 1, 2016
- Veterans Exiting Prison Have Extensive Treatment Needs, Particularly for Mental Health and Substance Use Issues
This study determined incarcerated Veterans’ contact with VA healthcare in the year after a Health Care for Reentry Veterans (HCRV) visit (prior to release from prison), the prevalence of mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) diagnoses, and rates of mental health or SUD treatment entry and engagement in the first month after diagnosis. Findings showed that of the Veterans with an HCRV out...
Date: December 21, 2015
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Studies
( 5 of more than 16 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS focused projects
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Project No. |
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PI |
Funding Start |
IIR 19-048
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Post-Hospital Intervention for Veterans with Comorbid Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders |
Metrik, Jane |
2020-03-01 |
PPO 13-137
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Collaborative Care Management for Complex, Recurrent Substance Use Disorders |
Hawkins, Eric |
2015-01-01 |
CDA 13-268
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Chronic Pain Management in Veterans with Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders |
Lovejoy, Travis |
2014-11-01 |
CDA 11-245
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VA Healthcare Delivery for OEF/OIF Veterans with Mental & Substance Use Disorders |
Bohnert, Kipling |
2014-07-01 |
IIR 08-071
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Access to Treatment and Outcomes for Veterans with Substance Use Disorders |
Pizer, Steven |
2010-05-01 |
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HSR&D Briefs, Reports, Newsletters
5 sample "Substance Use Disorders" publications displayed.
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Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Primary Care
Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Primary Care...Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Primary Care 46 Screening...Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Primary Care: A Systematic Review
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Evidence Brief: Psychedelic Medications for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Medications for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders...Medications for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Evidence Synthesis Program...Medications for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders October 2022 Recommended citation:
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Director's Letter: Substance Use Disorders || FORUM
...which focuses on substance use disorders. Substance use disorder (SUD) care is...making VA the largest SUD provider in the US. Evidence-based SUD prevention and treatment...Spring 2020 Substance Use Disorders » Back to Table of Contents Director's Letter...made in substance use treatment, and research that is needed to get us there.
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The Cascade of Care Can Help Tailor Substance Use Disorder Interventions || FORUM
...which focuses on substance use disorders. Substance use disorder (SUD) care is...making VA the largest SUD provider in the US. Evidence-based SUD prevention and treatment...Spring 2020 Substance Use Disorders » Back to Table of Contents Response to...Cascade of Care Can Help Tailor Substance Use Disorder Interventions Christine Timko
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Treating Substance Use Disorders in the Same Way We Treat Other Chronic Diseases || FORUM
...which focuses on substance use disorders. Substance use disorder (SUD) care is...making VA the largest SUD provider in the US. Evidence-based SUD prevention and treatment...Spring 2020 Substance Use Disorders » Back to Table of Contents Commentary Treating...Treating Substance Use Disorders in the Same Way We Treat Other Chronic Diseases
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Cyberseminars
The most recent "Substance Use Disorders" seminars are displayed.
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2/2/2022 |
Virtual Care Early-Career Investigator Series
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Lin, Lewei (Allison)
Wray, Charlie
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12/8/2020 |
Opioids, Addiction, and Pain: State of the Art in VA
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Humphreys, Keith
Chang, Evelyn
Becker, William
Veazie, Stephanie
Mackey, Kate
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11/19/2020 |
A Feasibility Study of Mindful Self-Compassion for Veterans with Moral Injury and Co-Occurring PTSD and Substance Use Disorders
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Eaton, Erica
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11/21/2019 |
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Interventions for Veterans
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Kearney, David
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11/8/2018 |
Systematic Review: Relationship of mTBI to PTSD, Depression, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, and Anxiety Disorders
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Hoffman, Stuart
Hoffman, Stuart
Cifu, David
Cifu, David
DePalma, Ralph
DePalma, Ralph
Greer, Nancy
Greer, Nancy
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