Charles Austin

March 16, 2024

A national study of clinical discussions about cannabis use among Veteran patients prescribed opioids

Abstract Background: The Veterans Health Administration tracks urine drug tests (UDTs) among patients on long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) and recommends…

December 16, 2022

Association of a Positive Drug Screening for Cannabis With Mortality and Hospital Visits Among Veterans Affairs Enrollees Prescribed Opioids

Abstract This cohort study investigates the association of cannabis use with mortality among veterans receiving opioids. Authors: Salomeh Keyhani, Samuel…