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Emily R Dworkin1, Hannah E Bergman1, Thomas O Walton1
1Emily R. Dworkin, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Hannah E. Bergman, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Thomas O. Walton, M.S.W., is a graduate student in the School of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Denise D. Walker, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the School of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Debra L. Kaysen, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Abstract:
Co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are costly and consequential public health problems that negatively affect the health and well-being of U.S. military service members and veterans. The disproportionate burden of comorbid PTSD and AUD among U.S. military service members and veterans may be due to unique factors associated with military service, such as aspects of military culture, deployment, and trauma exposure. This review addresses the prevalence of co-occurring PTSD and AUD in military and veteran populations, population-specific factors that contribute to development of the comorbid conditions, and evidence-based treatments that have promise for addressing these conditions in military and veteran populations. Future directions for research and practice relevant to military and veteran populations are discussed.
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