Examining the Influence of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on Alcohol Use Disorder in OEF/OIF Veterans

Abstract

Findings from this study can inform treatment providers by alerting them to the possibility of subthreshold PTSD in Veterans with mTBI. Providers may begin PTSD treatments or consider targeting hyperarousal symptoms early in treatment to reduce distress. PTSD is also uniquely associated with alcohol use disorder in male Veterans, while more research on predictors of alcohol use disorder is needed for female Veterans.