Table 1
Veteran and Provider-Endorsed Factors Related to Treatment of Co-Occurring PTSD/Anxiety and SUD.
| RESPONSES | VETERAN | PROVIDER |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous treatment is beneficial | 6 | 5 |
| Sequential treatment is a barrier | 2 | 7 |
| Veteran choice is important factor in decision of simultaneous vs. sequential | 1 | 1 |
| Barrier: Separate clinics for Anxiety/PTSD/SUD | 1 | 2 |
| Barrier: Crowded VA spaces | 1 | 1 |
| Barrier: Clinician stigma related to SUD treatment | NA | 1 |
| Barrier: Lack of SUD training, discomfort treating SUD | NA | 4 |
| Barrier: Patient factors including suicide risk, self-harm, or risky behaviors | NA | 4 |
| Facilitator: Integrated PTSD/SUD services | 4 | NA |
| Facilitator: Patient factors such as consistent attendance and taking action towards change | NA | 5 |
| Facilitator: Social support | NA | 1 |
| Facilitator: Manualized therapy for co-treatment of PTSD/Anxiety and SUD | NA | 5 |
Table 2
Demographic and Diagnoses of Interviewed Veterans.
| DEMOGRAPHICS/DIAGNOSES | N (%) OR MEAN (SD) |
|---|---|
| Male | 7 (77.8) |
| Age | 55.1 (11.2) |
| Race | |
| African American | 5 (55.6) |
| White | 2 (22.2) |
| Other | 2 (22.2) |
| Hispanic | 4 (44.4) |
| Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | 7 (77.8) |
| Anxiety Disorder | 2 (22.2) |
| Alcohol Use Disorder | 6 (66.7) |
| Cannabis Use Disorder | 3 (33.3) |
| Cocaine Use Disorder | 4 (44.4) |
| Sedative Use Disorder | 1 (11.1) |
| Opioid Use Disorder | 2 (22.2) |