scholarly journals The impact of substance use disorders on treatment engagement among justice-involved veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 564-571
Author(s):  
Matthew A. Stimmel ◽  
Joel Rosenthal ◽  
Jessica Blue-Howells ◽  
Sean Clark ◽  
Alex H. S. Harris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Treatment Engagement ◽  
The Impact

Standard EMDR Protocol for Alcohol and Substance Dependence Comorbid With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Four Cases With 12-Month Follow-Up

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Kullack ◽  
Jonathan Laugharne
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress

This report begins with a summary of the literature regarding the theoretical models behind the comorbid relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders and the various modified addiction protocols formulated to assist in treating these disorders. This case series outlines the effect that the standard eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) protocol had on alcohol and substance dependence for 4 patients who attended our Post Traumatic Stress Clinic in Fremantle, Western Australia, primarily for treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder. Patients were assessed for substance use disorders using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus prior to, immediately after, and 12 months after completing EMDR therapy. Results indicate that the standard EMDR protocol was successful in reducing alcohol and substance use. Prior to treatment, 3 patients met criteria for alcohol dependence and 1 met criteria for substance dependence. At 12-month follow-up, 3 out of 4 clients did not meet the diagnostic criteria for current alcohol dependence or current substance dependence. The implications of these findings are discussed with reference to theories of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder and the modified EMDR protocols developed for patients with substance dependence.

scholarly journals Combat Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injury

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 179-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen T. Brady ◽  
Peter Tuerk ◽  
Sudie E. Back ◽  
Michael E. Saladin ◽  
Angela E. Waldrop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Stress Disorder
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