Background and objectives: A growing literature provides evidence for the use of integrated treatments (e.g., Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure; COPE); however, no known studies have applied COPE via telehealth.
Method: COPE was delivered via telehealth to treat one black female veteran with combat trauma and alcohol use disorder.
Results: The patient demonstrated significant reductions in alcohol consumption and PTSD and depressive symptoms.
Conclusions and scientific significance: Although preliminary, findings demonstrate that integrated treatment via telehealth is feasible and effective, and may be useful for female veterans reluctant to seek services at male-dominated VAMCs. (Am J Addict 2017;26:112-114).
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