Post traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders Mental and Behavioural Disorders Post traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The treatment group will receive an integrated treatment for PTSD and substance dependence called 'Concurrent Treatment with Prolonged Exposure'. Concurrent Treatment with Prolonged Exposure involves
Sponsors
National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 18 years of age or older 2. Lifetime exposure to at least one traumatic event 3. Screen positive for current (past month) PTSD 4. Use of drugs other than alcohol at least four times in the past month 5. Literate in English 6. Willing to give locator information
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Current suicidality or recent self-harming behaviours 2. Chronic psychosis 3. Cognitive impairment sufficient to interfere with therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in PTSD symtpoms and drug use will be measured at 6 weeks, 3 and 9 months post-baseline. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvements in other treatment outcomes including their overall physical and mental health will also be measured at 6 weeks, 3 and 9 months post-baseline using the following: 1. Short Form 12 questionnaire (for assessment of general physical and mental health) 2. Beck Depression Inventory II 3. State Trait Anxiety Inventory | — |
Countries
Australia
Outcome results
None listed