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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Alcohol Dependence, and Somatic Disorders in Displaced Persons

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), comorbid alcohol dependence and somatic diseases in displaced persons. For that reason we investigated a group of displaced persons using the structured clinical interview based on DSM IV criteria, and Los Angeles Check List (LASC). We also performed a complete medical examination of the whole sample. Our results are concordant with other studies, showing that 50% of displaced persons and refugees have symptoms of PTSD, 43% have alcohol dependence and many of them have poor general medical status This research shows that war trauma may have a role in development of alcohol dependence and many of medical problems in subjects with current PTSD.

posttraumatic stress disorder; alcohol dependence; somatic diseases; displaced persons; refugees; comorbidity; war

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