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PTSD & SUD
Learn about the relationship between PTSD and substance use disorder (SUD) and find support.
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Get connected to support and explore resources for Veterans including PTSD treatment at VA and Vet Centers.
We are the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments.
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