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J Subst Abuse Treat2021;126108289.July 1, 2021Journal Article

Implications of posttraumatic growth for the treatment of comorbid substance abuse among survivors of traumatic experiences.

Arthur L Whaley1, Jean Kesnold Mesidor2
1Independent Consultant, Houston, TX, USA. Electronic address: dr.a.l.whaley@nym.hush.com.
2Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Research suggests that individuals treated for substance use disorders are not routinely assessed for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology despite high rates of comorbidity. One area of research that has been overlooked in theory, research, and practice on the comorbidity of substance use disorders and PTSD is the study of post-traumatic growth. The purpose of the curre…

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