A Modified Version of Cognitive Processing Therapy for Treatment of Patients Diagnosed With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Alcohol Dependence or Alcohol Abuse

What is the purpose of this trial?

Who can participate?

Ages Eligible: 21 Years - 65 Years
Gender Eligible: Both

What is the purpose of this trial?

Who can participate?

Ages Eligible: 21 Years - 65 Years
Gender Eligible: Both

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Males and females between the ages of 21-65 years old.

2. Current alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse, as determined by the Structured Clinical
Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorder (SCID; First et al. 1996). Not requiring
detoxification from alcohol and able to remain abstinent for 3 days prior to
treatment, and the stated goal of study is abstinence. Abstinence no more than past
29 days. Primary substance dependence diagnosis of alcohol dependence or alcohol
abuse.

3. Current PTSD as determined by the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-IV(CAPS;
Blake et al. 1995).

4. Participants on psychiatric medication must be on a stable regimen for at least 2
weeks before treatment begins.

5. Veteran eligible for VA services.

6. Ability to participate psychologically and physically, able to give informed consent
and complete assessments, and participate in study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Psychotic symptoms as determined by the SCID.

2. Serious current psychiatric symptoms, such as suicidal ideation or homicidal
ideation.

3. Opioid dependence as determined by the SCID.

4. Legal charges pending with potential of incarceration.

5. Unstable, serious medical condition or one requiring acute medical treatments, or
anticipation of hospitalization for extended care.

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Additional Location

Connecticut