Lifetime psychotropic medication use among service members and veterans with and without history of mild traumatic brain injury: A pilot study

  • Carlson, K. F., Gilbert, T. A., Joyce, M., Edmunds, S., & Govier, D. (2024). Lifetime psychotropic medication use among service members and veterans with and without history of mild traumatic brain injury: A pilot study. Military Medicine, 189(S3), 323-331. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usae120

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usae120

Authors

Carlson, Kathleen F.
Gilbert, Tess A.
Joyce, Molly
Edmunds, Stephanie
Govier, Diana

Publication Type

Article

Focus Terms

Physical health
Substance use

Branch of Service

Air Force
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Multiple branches

Military Affiliation

Active Duty
Veteran
Guard
Reserve

Subject Affiliation

Veteran
Active duty service member
Guard/Reserve member

Population

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
Very old (85 yrs & older)

Methodology

Quantitative Study

Journal

Military Medicine

Keywords

psychotropic drugs
antidepressive agents
benzodiazepines
central nervous system
stimulants
exposure
antipsychotic agents
traumatic brain injuries
demography
hypnotics and sedatives
military personnel
neurodegenerative disorders
outpatients
veterans
mood stabilizing drugs
muscle relaxants
opioids
traumatic brain injury
self-report

URL

https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usae120

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