PTSD
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
How many beers does Marcus report drinking most nights?
Six to eight beers.
What kind of work does Marcus do?
Construction work.
Which two morning symptoms raise medical safety concerns?
Tremors and sweating.
What communication approach helps explore Marcus's motivation for change without judgment?
Motivational interviewing.
What are the four major PTSD symptom clusters?
Intrusion, avoidance, negative changes in mood and cognition, and heightened arousal or reactivity.
How many DSM-5-TR criteria are required within 12 months for an AUD diagnosis?
At least two of the eleven criteria.
Why is Marcus concerned about residential treatment?
They fear missing work and potentially losing their job.
Name one danger associated with severe alcohol withdrawal.
Seizures or delirium.
What does integrated treatment mean in Marcus's case?
Addressing PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder together rather than requiring one to be resolved before treating the other.