SEQUENCE OF SYMPTOM CHANGE DURING AUD OR PTSD TREATMENT FOR COMORBID PTSD/AUD

The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in both PTSD symptoms and alcohol use and cravings associated with CPT or RP treatment in individuals with PTSD/AUD. The study will randomized 101 PTSD/AUD participants recruited from the VA and from the community to CPT, RP, or IVR assessment only (AO). Those in the AO condition were re-randomized after the treatment phase to either RP or CPT. Individuals were assessed pretreatment, immediately post-treatment, 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-months post-treatment.