Treatment of PTSD and SUD for the incarcerated population with EMDR: A pilot study

Authors

Huma A. Bashir, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2023

Abstract

Adverse childhood experiences predict recidivism. In incarcerated individuals, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rates are higher. A study with 122 inmates with PTSD and substance use disorder explored eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)’s effectiveness. EMDR worked across gender and race, reducing PCL-C scores posttreatment and at 2 and 4 weeks. IER-R scores lowered from weeks 1 to 9. EMDR boosted affect, reasoning, and attitudes posttreatment.

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This work is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

Repository Citation

Bashir, H. A. (2023). Treatment of PTSD and SUD for the incarcerated population with EMDR: A pilot study. Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 44 (2), 132-144.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/human_services/37

DOI

10.1002/jaoc.12123