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- Title
Improving PTSD/substance abuse treatment in the VA: a survey of providers.
- Authors
Najavits, Lisa M; Norman, Sonya B; Kivlahan, Daniel; Kosten, Thomas R
- Abstract
We surveyed 205 Veterans Affairs (VA) staff on treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorder (SUD), and the combination (PTSD/SUD). The survey was anonymous and VA-wide. PTSD/SUD was perceived as more difficult to treat than either disorder alone; gratification in the work was stronger than difficulty (for PTSD, SUD, and PTSD/SUD); and difficulty and gratification appeared separate constructs. Respondents endorsed views that represent expert treatment for the comorbidity; however, there was also endorsement of "myths." Thus, there is a need for more training, policy clarifications, service integration, and adaptations for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Limitations are described.
- Publication
The American journal on addictions, 2010, Vol 19, Issue 3, p257
- ISSN
1521-0391
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1521-0391.2010.00039.x