N-acetylcysteine Shows Promise in Treatment of Co-Occurring PTSD and SUD
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 15, Number 1, January 2017
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv15n1/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Research Update
Colleen Ryan, MD.
Dr. Ryan has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most common psychiatric disorder in veterans who seek treatment at the VA, and substance use disorder (SUD) is a common comorbid condition. While SSRIs can be effective for PTSD symptoms, they don’t treat SUD well.
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