Summary: Pharmacological interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common, and considerable research has been conducted on the effectiveness of such treatment. This course provides a review of the human stress system and the relationship between neurotransmitters and PTSD. It then goes on to review controlled medication trials for PTSD and summarizes the relative evidence for psychotherapy versus pharmacological interventions. The author also discusses current practices for combining treatments and for managing comorbid conditions. Presenter: Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD
