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Concurrent treatment of PTSD and alcohol use disorder via telehealth in a female Iraq veteran.

Authors :
Jaconis, Maryanne
Santa Ana, Elizabeth J.
Killeen, Therese K.
Badour, Christal L.
Back, Sudie E.
Source :
American Journal on Addictions; Mar2017, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p112-114, 3p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

<bold>Background and Objectives: </bold>A growing literature provides evidence for the use of integrated treatments (e.g., Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure; COPE); however, no known studies have applied COPE via telehealth.<bold>Method: </bold>COPE was delivered via telehealth to treat one black female veteran with combat trauma and alcohol use disorder.<bold>Results: </bold>The patient demonstrated significant reductions in alcohol consumption and PTSD and depressive symptoms.<bold>Conclusions and Scientific Significance: </bold>Although preliminary, findings demonstrate that integrated treatment via telehealth is feasible and effective, and may be useful for female veterans reluctant to seek services at male-dominated VAMCs. (Am J Addict 2017;26:112-114). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10550496
Volume :
26
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Journal on Addictions
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121408321
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.12481