EMDR Treatment of Comorbid PTSD and Alcohol Dependence: A Case Example
Protocols for using EMDR as treatment for substance abuse, case study on successful treatment of woman with comorbid alcohol abuse & PTSD.
Article Abstract
“Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A relatively small but growing body of literature indicates that EMDR may be an effective adjunctive treatment for substance abuse. This article reviews the various protocols that have been developed for that purpose, including protocols by Vogelmann-Sine et al., Omaha, Popky, and Hase. A case study that incorporates the use of some of these interventions is presented to illustrate successful EMDR treatment of a woman who had long-standing comorbid alcohol abuse and PTSD. Two-year follow-up after EMDR showed that the woman was successfully maintaining sobriety and that the PTSD continued in full remission. After a discussion of the important aspects of this case, the authors explore future directions for research.”
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Article Access
Open Access
Abel, N. J., & O’Brien, J. M. (2010). EMDR Treatment of Comorbid PTSD and Alcohol Dependence: A Case Example. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 4(2), 50–59. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.4.2.50
About the Journal
The Journal of EMDR Practice and Research is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR, and their application to clinical practice. The Journal of EMDR Practice and Research is the Official Publication of the EMDR International Association.
Date
May 1, 2010
Creator(s)
Nancy J. Abel, John M. O’Brien
Topics
Addictions, PTSD
Practice & Methods
Protocols
Extent
10 pages
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Rights
Copyright © 2010 EMDR International Association
APA Citation
Abel, N. J., & O’Brien, J. M. (2010). EMDR Treatment of Comorbid PTSD and Alcohol Dependence: A Case Example. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 4(2), 50–59. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.4.2.50
Series
4
Installment
2
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Peer-Reviewed
Original Source
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
Access Type
Open Access