PTSD and Substance Abuse: Part II Treatment Options

Dr. Robyn Walser, of the National Center for PTSD at the Palo Alto VA Medical System examines the often dual diagnoses of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse in Veterans. Take an in-depth look at the importance of the therapeutic relationship with such veterans and the various treatment options. Series: Treating the Invisible Wounds of War: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, Families and Care Providers [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 17611]

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Education

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• PTSD
• Substance abuse
• OIF and OEF Veterans

[gadionson1]

very informative video! nice one.

[ITHEREONETHATHASNT]

Im sorry but talking to soldiers doesnt really give her the experience only soldiers know what soldiers go through.

[codytee]

I'm an Iraq combat veteran w/ over 175 combat missions as a .50cal gunner in Baghdad. I have PTSD, and am a major alcoholic. I also dabble in drugs here n there.. I've been taking suboxen the past year or so...and it's a miracle medication. I'm still looking out my window at 3am, and carrying a weapon everywhere, but it's made me alot better.

[hymnofashes]

In my experience of addiction, if you can get a rule in place; say, don't drink before 8 PM, don't drink alone, don't have more than 2 beers in the house at any one time, that sort of thing-- if you can do that, it goes a long way toward restoring your self-worth and building discipline. I completely agree that you don't need to hit bottom to make drastic improvements in your life.

The biggest improvements: good job, girl/boyfriend. Really helps.