Noeen Sarfraz Author

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Psychological Trauma, Substance Use and Mood Disorders and Level of Distress among Impaired Professionals: A Mediating Model of Comorbidity

Author(s):

Michael W. Brand, Ji Li, Noeen Sarfraz and Julio Rojas

The prevalence of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders is well established, yet, inadequately understood. Individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders display complex clinical presentations have poor prognosis, and institutional barriers hinder them from receiving treatment. To clarify our understanding of this common, yet complex, clinical presentation, we test the hypothesis that substance use disorder symptoms, mood disorders, and psychological trauma symptoms directly contribute to patient distress.

Material and methods

Between January 2006 and June 2010, participants were evaluated and treated in an outpatient setting on a health sciences center campus in Oklahoma City by the Department of Psychiatry and Beha... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8947.1000171

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