Edna B. Foa, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (IMAGE)

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Edna B. Foa, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

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Contrary to past concerns, using prolonged exposure therapy to treat patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid alcohol dependence does not increase drinking or cravings, Penn Medicine psychiatrists report in the Aug. 7 issue of JAMA.

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