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Concurrent treatment of PTSD and alcohol use disorder via telehealth in a female Iraq veteran
Author(s) -
Jaconis Maryanne,
Santa Ana Elizabeth J.,
Killeen Therese K.,
Badour Christal L.,
Back Sudie E.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the american journal on addictions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.997
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-0391
pISSN - 1055-0496
DOI - 10.1111/ajad.12481
Subject(s) - telehealth , psychiatry , alcohol use disorder , telemedicine , medicine , alcohol consumption , clinical psychology , alcohol , psychology , health care , biochemistry , chemistry , economics , economic growth
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)