Background: Substance use is significantly more prevalent among the homeless, compared
to the general population. However, the risk and protective factors for substance abuse …

Background: Veteran homelessness is a pervasive problem and a high-priority, mission-
oriented area of investigation in the United States (US). Most veterans enrolled in healthcare …

Substance use and homelessness in veterans is interconnected; however, little is
understood regarding how veterans perceive their substance use as it relates to their …

American veterans who are homeless can face significant challenges accessing social
services, and these challenges were further exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic …

Homelessness remains a pervasive, enduring national problem that brings intense suffering
to individuals, families, and communities. Homeless people experience disproportionately …

Veterans' Voices is a unique space for the contributions of veterans, active military, and
military family members to voice their perspectives and experiences with areas of military or …

Background: Prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) among women veterans is
increasing, as well as an association with comorbidities; post-traumatic stress disorder …

Homelessness among military veterans (HAMV) is a protracted problem. In November 2009,
the US Department of Veterans Affairs pledged to end the issue, but almost 12 years later …

Chronic medical conditions, mental health concerns, and substance use disorders are
common among PEH (Schanzer et al., 2007; Shelton et al., 2009). For example, a study of …

Homeless veterans are challenged with chronic mental health and substance abuse
disorders that affect their abilities to carry out their daily functions. There is a paucity of …