Co-morbid post-traumatic stress disorder in a substance misusing clinical population.

Martina Reynolds; Gillian Mezey; Murray Chapman; Mike Wheeler; Alex Baldacchino

doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2004.08.017

Co-morbid post-traumatic stress disorder in a substance misusing clinical population.

Martina Reynolds (Lead / Corresponding author)
, Gillian Mezey
, Murray Chapman
, Mike Wheeler
, Alex Baldacchino

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Abstract

USA studies have reported high rates of co-morbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance (drugs and alcohol) dependence/misuse. Avoidance of trauma reminders and associated distress may be achieved by the use of drugs and alcohol, alternatively a substance abusing lifestyle might predispose such individuals to experience traumatic events. This may have implications for treatment and management of patients with co-morbid substance misuse and PTSD. There have been no British studies looking at the extent of traumatic life events and post-traumatic stress disorder amongst substance misusers, although high rates of reported sexual and physical abuse have been reported in two recent UK studies with drug- and alcohol-dependent patients in clinical settings.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	251-258
Number of pages	8
Journal	Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Volume	77
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2004.08.017
Publication status	Published - Mar 2005

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