Writing therapy for PTSD in substance use treatment
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This study tests a writing therapy to help people with substance use disorder and PTSD process their trauma while in residential treatment. It may help reduce PTSD symptoms and support recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You are a woman with regular menstrual cycles (not on hormonal birth control or other gonadal hormones).
- You have a current diagnosis of moderate or severe substance use disorder.
- You have a current diagnosis of PTSD and can remember the traumatic event well enough to write about it.
- You have at least 5 business days left in your residential treatment program.
- You can write in English and understand the consent form.
Quick eligibility check
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