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Name of the Student Professor’s Name Medical Sciences 21st November 2016 Management of Comorbid Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder that stems from exposure to traumatic incidences. Such incidences may pertain to the concerned individual or might occur in their surroundings. The individual experiences the same traumatic response even after cessation of the traumatic event. Underlying depression is a predisposing risk factor for PTSD. PTSD is featured by intense fear, horror, panic and helplessness (American Psychiatric Association 78-112). On the other hand, Substance Abuse (SA) is defined as “A maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to impairment/and or distress within a 12 month period in one or more of different areas of functioning” (DSM-IV-TR) (American Psychiatric Association 78-112). Such functioning includes unacceptable social behavior, deviation from legal rules and continued use of a substance (even after impaired interpersonal relations due to substance abuse) (American Psychiatric Association 78-112). Most individuals are suffering from PTSD resort to substance abuse for overcoming their traumatic experience. In fact, studies have implicated that PTSD is often comorbid with Axis-1 and Axis-2 disorders (like substance abuse). Approximately 50% individuals suffering from substance abuse are also affected with PTSD. Different classes of abused substances are associated with PTSD (American Psychiatric Association 78-112). These substances include opiates, alcohol, cocaine, alcohol, amphetamines, analgesics, and anxiolytics. Individuals
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