Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) versus individual drug counseling (IDC) for PTSD for veterans with opioid use disorder maintained on buprenorphine

CONCLUSIONS: Veterans with OUD and PTSD can safely and effectively participate in evidence-based therapy for PTSD; further work should confirm that trauma-focused treatment may be more effective in leading to sustained remission of PTSD symptoms than drug counseling.SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: This is the first study to evaluate CPT for PTSD in the context of buprenorphine treatment for OUD.PMID:38624259 | DOI:10.1111/ajad.13557

Source: The American Journal on Addictions - April 16, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Ismene L Petrakis Sarah Meshberg-Cohen Charla Nich Megan M Kelly Tracy Claudio Jane Serrita Jane Emily Pisani Elizabeth Ralevski Source Type: research