What treatments are used for people with PTSD and substance use problems

Principal Investigator(s):  View help for Principal Investigator(s) United States Department of Veterans Affairs. National Center for PTSD

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  People who have PTSD are more likely than those who do not to have problems with drugs and alcohol 02/12/2026 08:06:PM

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United States Department of Veterans Affairs. National Center for PTSD. What treatments are used for people with PTSD and substance use problems. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2026-02-12. https://doi.org/10.3886/E245228V1

Project Description

Project Title:  View help for Project Title What treatments are used for people with PTSD and substance use problems
Summary:  View help for Summary People who have both PTSD and substance use disorders (SUD) face more challenges in treatment. Trauma-focused talk therapies are the most effective treatment for PTSD and research shows that they are safe and effective for people who also have substance use problems. Integrated treatments for PTSD and substance disorders use strategies for improving both problems in one treatment, delivered by one provider. Non-integrated treatments include 2 treatments delivered by different providers during the same time period. Research investigates both types of treatment.
Original Distribution URL:  View help for Original Distribution URL https://ptsd-va.data.socrata.com/stories/s/cmvw-a856

Scope of Project

Subject Terms:  View help for Subject Terms substance abuse; substance abuse treatment; post-traumatic stress disorder; alcohol abuse; drug abuse
Geographic Coverage:  View help for Geographic Coverage Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, United States, Germany, Oman


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