2023
Progesterone Attenuates the Stress Response in Individuals with Alcohol Dependence and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – A Pilot Study
Ralevski E, Newcomb J, Pisani E, DeNegre D, Peltier M, Jane J, Yoon G, Petrakis I. Progesterone Attenuates the Stress Response in Individuals with Alcohol Dependence and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – A Pilot Study. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2023, 20: 39-51. PMID: 38147491, PMCID: PMC11214330, DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2023.2294989.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol use disorderStress-induced cravingCognitive performanceNegative affectNeutral scriptsStress disorderPost-traumatic stress disorderComorbid alcohol use disorderTraumatic Stress DisorderMeasures of cravingCurrent alcohol use disorderPositive emotionsTrauma scriptsPhysiological measuresCravingStress-induced symptomsTest sessionsPTSDAnxietyAffectUse disordersLaboratory sessionsCocaine dependenceAlcohol dependenceIndividuals
2011
Prazosin for Treatment of Patients with PTSD and Comorbid Alcohol Dependence
Petrakis I. Prazosin for Treatment of Patients with PTSD and Comorbid Alcohol Dependence. 2011 DOI: 10.21236/ada554540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComorbid alcohol dependenceAdrenergic receptor antagonistAlcohol dependenceReceptor antagonistSymptoms of PTSDAlcohol consumptionTraumatic Stress DisorderCommon neurobiological mechanismsDouble-blind fashionRates of PTSDTreatment of patientsPTSD symptomsStress disorderNeurobiological mechanismsCombat veteransPTSDCommon comorbidTrauma nightmaresSleep disturbancesEffective treatmentGeneral populationPrazosinCurrent diagnosisPatientsSymptoms