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Drug Overdose and Suicide Among Veteran Enrollees in the VHA: Comparison Among Local, Regional, and National Data
- Author:
- Zaccheus J. Ahonle, PhD, CRC
- Huanguang Jia, PhD
- Stephen A. Mudra, MD
- Sergio Romero, PhD
- Gail Castaneda, PhD
- Charles Levy, MD
This comparison of suicide and overdose rates seems to support tapering or stopping opioids in the context of multidisciplinary care that offers...
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Multispecialty Opioid Risk Reduction Program Targeting Chronic Pain and Addiction Management in Veterans
- Author:
- Ivana A. Vaughn, PhD, MPH
- Mary Lynn Ayers, MD
- Joseph E. Thornton, MD
- Rajiv Tandon, MD
- Ted Gingrich, MD
- Stephen A. Mudra, MD
A primary care pain clinic and telehealth program manages veterans at high-risk for noncancer chronic pain and addiction, offering education and...