scholarly journals The Effect of a Yoga Intervention on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Risk in Veteran and Civilian Women with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 750-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivani Reddy ◽  
Alexandra M. Dick ◽  
Megan R. Gerber ◽  
Karen Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Yoga Intervention ◽  
Alcohol And Drug Abuse ◽  
Civilian Women ◽  
Abuse Risk

S30. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Onset and Inflammation-Related Biomarkers in Civilian Women

2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (9) ◽  
pp. S358
Author(s):  
Jennifer Sumner ◽  
Qixuan Chen ◽  
Andrea Roberts ◽  
Ashley Winning ◽  
Eric Rimm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Civilian Women

A Pharmacotherapeutic Approach to the Management of Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 541-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Michael Spaulding
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Pharmacist Intervention ◽  
Panic Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Illnesses ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
Alcohol And Drug Abuse ◽  
General Community

Due to relatively recent and ongoing world events (eg, terrorist attacks, wars, and natural disasters), there has been a shift in attention from some of the more common psychiatric illnesses to one of the more elusive, namely, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a severe, and often chronic, condition that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Although originally a condition seen primarily among war veterans, PTSD is now becoming more prevalent in the general community. PTSD often presents concurrently with other conditions, such as depression, bipolar, anxiety/panic disorders, and alcohol and drug abuse. Because of this, PTSD often goes unrecognized and is underdiagnosed in clinical practice. Thus, an opportunity for pharmacist intervention exists, both in the institution and in the community. With proper education and training, pharmacists can be efficient in screening for signs and symptoms of PTSD, triaging appropriate patients, and can play an integral role in managing the diverse array of drug therapy options for PTSD.

scholarly journals Disrupted amygdala-prefrontal functional connectivity in civilian women with posttraumatic stress disorder

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 1469-1478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Stevens ◽  
Tanja Jovanovic ◽  
Negar Fani ◽  
Timothy D. Ely ◽  
Ebony M. Glover ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Civilian Women

scholarly journals Posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd) and co-morbidity

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 57-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ifeta Ličanin ◽  
Amira Redžić
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Psychic Disorders

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) very often occurs accompanied with other psychiatric disorders such as: Alcohol and Drug abuse, Personality Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia etc. Sometimes it might be a problem for clinicians to differ PTSD symptoms from symptoms of coexisting psychic disorders. The aim of this study was to present the most common PTSD coexisting psycho-disorders. This research was conducted during the period from April 1998 to October 1999. Participants were divided in two groups each containing 30 examinees. The first group consisted of 30 participants with symptoms of PTSD only while the second group included participants who suffered from both PTSD and other psychic disorders (co-morbidity). Both groups were quite similar regarding participants gender and age. The scientific tools used in the research were: Standard Psychiatric Interview, Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, and Drug and Alcohol Abuse Checklist. Our research results are indicating that PTSDsymptoms are most common in middle-aged persons, regardless of their gender and age. We have found following coexisting psychic disorders: personality disorder 46.6% (from which 13.3% is permanent personality disorder after the traumatic experience); depression 29.9% (depression without psychotic symptoms 23.3% and depression with coexisting psychotic symptoms 6.6%); drug abuse 13.3; alcohol abuse 6.7% and dissociative (conversion) disorder 3.3%. The results of our work are suggesting that co-morbid psychic symptoms have significant regressive influence on PTSD course and prognosis.

scholarly journals Posttraumatic stress disorder and accelerated aging: PTSD and leukocyte telomere length in a sample of civilian women

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 391-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea L. Roberts ◽  
Karestan C. Koenen ◽  
Qixuan Chen ◽  
Paola Gilsanz ◽  
Susan M. Mason ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Telomere Length ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Leukocyte Telomere Length ◽  
Civilian Women

scholarly journals Efficacy of a Satyananda Yoga Intervention for Reintegrating Adults Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Quiñones ◽  
Yvonne Gómez Maquet ◽  
Diana María Agudelo Vélez ◽  
Maria Adelaida López
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Treatment Effect ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Yoga Intervention ◽  
Yoga Group

The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in ex-combatants from illegal armed groups in Colombia has been estimated at 37.4%. This high prevalence indicates a need to explore alternative and adjunctive therapies in the treatment of PTSD. A randomized controlled trial was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a protocol based on Satyananda Yoga® in PTSD-diagnosed reintegrating adults in Colombia. One hundred reintegrating adults (n = 50 for each of the yoga and control arms) from Bogota and Medellin participated in this study. Yoga participants engaged in a Satyananda Yoga intervention for 16 weeks while the control group continued the regular demobilization program. The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist - Civilian Version (PCL-C) was used to evaluate the effects of the applied therapy. Outcomes were assessed before entry and after the treatment. T-tests revealed a treatment effect of d = 1.15 for the yoga group and a between-groups effect size of d = .73. The difference in improvement in PCL-C scores between both groups was 18.91% (p < 0.05). The highest percentage of improvement was observed in the re-experiencing symptom cluster (23.71%; p < 0.05), with a treatment effect of d = 1.40 for the yoga group and a between-groups effect size of d = 1.15. The data suggest that Satyananda Yoga methodology is an effective therapy for reintegrating adults diagnosed with PTSD. Further research is needed in order to evaluate prolonged effects of this alternative therapy.

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