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Exposure therapy for substance abusers with PTSD: translating research to practice
Scott F Coffey1, Julie A Schumacher, Marcella L Brimo
1Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA. scoffey@psychiatry.umsmed.edu
Behavior Modification
|November 24, 2004
Summary
Comorbidity between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) is common. Integrated treatments combining PTSD exposure therapy with SUD treatment show promise for improving outcomes in individuals with co-occurring PTSD and SUD.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) frequently co-occur.
- Comorbid PTSD significantly worsens SUD severity and treatment outcomes.
Observation:
- Emerging treatments integrate exposure therapy for PTSD with evidence-based SUD interventions.
- This approach aims to enhance treatment efficacy for individuals with co-occurring PTSD and SUD.
Findings:
- The article details a specific integrated treatment protocol for PTSD-SUD.
- It discusses practical modifications made when implementing this research-based therapy in a community mental health setting.
Implications:
- Integrated treatments may offer a more effective approach for the complex needs of patients with comorbid PTSD and SUD.
- Adapting research-based interventions for community mental health centers is crucial for broader clinical impact.