Sharon D Johnson1. 1. University of Missouri-St Louis, School of Social Work, St Louis, Missouri 63121, USA. Sharon_Johnson@umsl.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The present review focuses on the co-occurrence of substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, with special attention to measurement and the role of violence as a contributor to the comorbidity. RECENT FINDINGS: Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in the presence or absence of a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis are comorbid with several substance use dependencies and with a range of severity of substance use. SUMMARY: Lack of consistency in terms of substance use classification and measurement of post-traumatic stress disorder across studies continues to hinder comparisons of rates of comorbid substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. More attention to the role of violence as a contributor to the comorbidity and its impact on treatment outcomes is warranted.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The present review focuses on the co-occurrence of substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, with special attention to measurement and the role of violence as a contributor to the comorbidity. RECENT FINDINGS: Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in the presence or absence of a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis are comorbid with several substance use dependencies and with a range of severity of substance use. SUMMARY: Lack of consistency in terms of substance use classification and measurement of post-traumatic stress disorder across studies continues to hinder comparisons of rates of comorbid substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. More attention to the role of violence as a contributor to the comorbidity and its impact on treatment outcomes is warranted.
Authors: Ismene L Petrakis; Elizabeth Ralevski; Nitigna Desai; Louis Trevisan; Ralitza Gueorguieva; Bruce Rounsaville; John H Krystal Journal: Neuropsychopharmacology Date: 2011-11-16 Impact factor: 7.853