Week 7 - PTSD and Substance Use
Disorder Exam Questions & Answers7
PTSD - ANSWERS-PTSD is a condition in which an individual experiences tremendous stress or
anxiety after witnessing or being engaged in a traumatic event(s)
Any physical or psychological trauma that leaves the individual feeling powerless and out of
control may lead to PTSD.
Causes of PTSD - ANSWERS-Military combat
Violent assaults
Sexual assault / Rape
Torture
Kidnapping
Childhood abuse
Mugging
Ongoing domestic disruption/violence
Accidents
Car & Plane crashes
Natural disasters
Floods
Earthquakes
, Home Invasions
In women, sexual abuse is one of the most common causes of PTSD and addiction
Combat is another common reason for PTSD, especially in men.
For example:
In Vietnam veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, between 60 and 80 percent also require
treatment for substance abuse.
Symptoms of PTSD - ANSWERS-Symptoms of PTSD include:
-nightmares
-flashbacks
-avoidance of things related to the event
-severe anxiety
-sleeplessness
-aggressive behavior and angry outbursts
-These symptoms can strike the individual at any time, most commonly when he or she is
triggered / reminded of the events in question.
-Individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and substance abuse often experience
other serious disorders, such as:
-Depression
-Attention deficit disorder
-Chronic pain
-Chronic illness such as diabetes, liver disease or high blood pressure
Disorder Exam Questions & Answers7
PTSD - ANSWERS-PTSD is a condition in which an individual experiences tremendous stress or
anxiety after witnessing or being engaged in a traumatic event(s)
Any physical or psychological trauma that leaves the individual feeling powerless and out of
control may lead to PTSD.
Causes of PTSD - ANSWERS-Military combat
Violent assaults
Sexual assault / Rape
Torture
Kidnapping
Childhood abuse
Mugging
Ongoing domestic disruption/violence
Accidents
Car & Plane crashes
Natural disasters
Floods
Earthquakes
, Home Invasions
In women, sexual abuse is one of the most common causes of PTSD and addiction
Combat is another common reason for PTSD, especially in men.
For example:
In Vietnam veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, between 60 and 80 percent also require
treatment for substance abuse.
Symptoms of PTSD - ANSWERS-Symptoms of PTSD include:
-nightmares
-flashbacks
-avoidance of things related to the event
-severe anxiety
-sleeplessness
-aggressive behavior and angry outbursts
-These symptoms can strike the individual at any time, most commonly when he or she is
triggered / reminded of the events in question.
-Individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and substance abuse often experience
other serious disorders, such as:
-Depression
-Attention deficit disorder
-Chronic pain
-Chronic illness such as diabetes, liver disease or high blood pressure
