Geographic analysis of military health system (MHS) buprenorphine prescribers and patients.

Objective: To demonstrate the prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) in the military health system (MHS), geographically map OUD patients and providers, and offer policy recommendations to help increase buprenorphine waiver prescribing.

Design: This study was a retrospective review of data from the MHS records. Deidentified records of MHS OUD patients receiving buprenorphine were utilized.

Demographic, Behavioral, and Proximal Risk Factors for Gambling Disorder in the US Military.

Background And Objectives: To estimate the diagnostic prevalence and incidence of gambling disorder among United States service members and to identify associated risk factors, including demographics, history of mental illness or substance misuse, and proximity to legalized gambling vicinities.

Methods: Gambling disorder cases comprised active component Service members who received a pathological or problem gambling diagnosis between October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2015. There were 901 cases (392 incidents) during the study period.

Rates of prescription orders for United States active duty service members diagnosed with alcohol use disorder.

Alcohol-use disorders (AUD) pose a significant challenge for the United States (US) military. The US Department of Defense has strongly recommended several medications for use in the treatment of patients with diagnosed AUD. This study assessed the prescription of medications for active duty service members (ADSMs) diagnosed with AUD in the US Military Health System (MHS).