Cognitive Processing Therapy vs. Sertraline for the Treatment of PTSD & SUD in Egyptian Patients

Cognitive Processing Therapy Versus Sertraline for the Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder & Substance Use Disorder Egyptian Patients

The present research was aimed at comparing the effects of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with the effects of Sertraline in treating patients who have dual diagnosis PTSD & SUD. The present study examines the extent to which CPT is effective in treating PTSD symptoms for patients with PTSD and SUD.

Patients with co-occurrence PTSD & SUD disorders were grouped into 3 groups: first: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in which participants completed 12 sessions of CPT. Second: were treated by Sertraline. Third: a placebo control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with SUD

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with other psychotic disorders