In addition to OUD, it is well-established that PTSD often co-occurs with other SUDs. This co-occurrence is associated with a worse, more costly, and more complex clinical course than either disorder alone. The resources provided below are intended for treatment providers who are interested in learning more about the co-occurrence of PTSD and other SUDs. They provide an overview of the prevalence and characteristics of PTSD in people with SUDs. They also summarize conceptual frameworks, assessment, and evidence-based behavioral and pharmacological treatments for co-occurring PTSD and SUD.
- VA National Center for PTSD:
Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorder Comorbidity
- VA National Center for PTSD:
Treatment of Co-Occurring PTSD and Substance Use Disorder
- National Center for PTSD Research Quarterly:
Behavioral Interventions for Comorbid PTSD and Substance Use Disorder
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Fast Facts:
Substance Use and Traumatic Stress
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Podcast Episode:
Substance Use and Traumatic Stress