Concurrent Treatment for Substance Use Disorder and Trauma-Related Comorbidities: 2021 Update

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RA1171-000

Question

  1. What is clinical effectiveness of concurrent treatment for patients with substance use disorders and comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depression?
  2. What is the clinical effectiveness of the treatment of 1 condition for the improvement of all symptoms in patients with substance use disorder and comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depression?
  3. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the treatment of patients with substance use disorders and comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depression?

Key Message

Two systematic reviews and 8 randomized controlled trials were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of concurrent treatment for patients with substance use disorders and comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depression. One systematic review and 2 non-randomized studies were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of the treatment of 1 condition for the improvement of all symptoms in patients with substance use disorder and comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depression. Four evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the treatment of patients with substance use disorders and comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depression.