Concurrent treatment of PTSD and alcohol use disorder via telehealth in a female Iraq veteran. (24th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jaconis, Maryanne; Santa Ana, Elizabeth J.; Killeen, Therese K.; Badour, Christal L.; Back, Sudie E.
• Is Part Of: American journal on addictions. Volume 26:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 112
• Page End: 114
• Publication Date: 2017-01-24
• Subjects: Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Substance abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.86005
• DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12481
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1055-0496

Abstract

Abstract : Background and Objectives: A growing literature provides evidence for the use of integrated treatments (e.g., C oncurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders Using P rolonged E xposure; COPE); however, no known studies have applied COPE via telehealth. Method: COPE was delivered via telehealth to treat one black female veteran with combat trauma and alcohol use disorder. Results: The patient demonstrated significant reductions in alcohol consumption and PTSD and depressive symptoms. Conclusions and Scientific Significance: 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)