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Abstract
Co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder affects a significant number of U.S. Veterans.
- PTSD-AUD is associated with greater symptom severity compared to having either disorder alone.
- Functional impairment is more pronounced in veterans with both PTSD and AUD.
- Outcomes for veterans with PTSD-AUD are generally poorer than for those with only one of the disorders.
- Current treatments show only modest effectiveness in addressing these co-occurring conditions.
- Challenges remain in engaging and retaining patients in treatment for PTSD-AUD.
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