PTSD

A new resource for clinicians working to treat coexisting posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders will be launched at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre Symposium in Sydney on August 28, 2012.

• Landmark Australian study shows people with substance use issues can be successfully treated for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• 350,000 Australians have comorbid PTSD and substance misuse issues

NDARC’s Dr Katherine Mills this week discussed a new treatment approach for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a substance use disorder on ABC Radio's Life Matters program.