Combining talk therapy approaches for alcohol use and trauma

This trial is testing a combined therapy approach that brings together two well-established talk therapy methods: Cognitive Processing Therapy (for PTSD) and Relapse Prevention (for alcohol use disorder). The study aims to see whether combining these two approaches in a single, coordinated program helps people recover better when they're dealing with both trauma and alcohol use problems.

Many people struggle with both PTSD and alcohol use disorder at the same time, and when these conditions occur together, they tend to be more severe and harder to treat. Most mental health providers currently try to mix these treatments on their own, which can lead to inconsistent care. This trial was created to develop and test a standardized, proven combination therapy so that people can receive consistent, high-quality treatment.