As a result of sustained operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, there are an increasing number
of U.S. military Veterans with substance use disorders and comorbid posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). If left untreated, individuals with substance use disorders and PTSD are at
increased risk for developing other mental health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety),
suicidal ideation and attempts, medical problems, reduced resiliency and military readiness,
vocational problems, and family/social impairment. This study will determine the benefits of
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in treating alcohol use disorder and comorbid post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) among military Veterans.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South Carolina
Collaborators:
Institute for Translational Neuroscience United States Department of Defense