At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Veteran status and VA healthcare eligibility
- ✓Diagnosis of alcohol or drug use disorder
- ✓Completed intake for outpatient SUD treatment at the VA Oakland outpatient mental health clinic
- ✓PTSD diagnosis confirmed by PC-PTSD screen and full clinical evaluation using CAPS
- ✕Currently participating in any day or inpatient mental health treatment
- ✕Any contraindications communicated by primary clinician
- ✕Acute psychosis, mania, dementia, or suicidal intent
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Effectiveness of Screening and Treatment for PTSD in SUD Patients
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Modified Seeking Safety integrated into std outpatient SUD care and Standard outpatient SUD care for Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Completed, enrolled 117 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study proposes a prospective program of research that will identify feasible and inexpensive methods to detect and treat comorbid PTSD among VA SUD patients, thereby improving substance abuse treatment outcomes.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The Seeking Safety treatment involves two (one hour) sessions of manualized group therapy for 12 weeks.
Patients assigned to standard care meet twice weekly in "Recovery 1" groups, which focuses on building abstinence.