Longitudinal Associations between Sleep, Intrusive Thoughts, and Alcohol Problems Among Veterans.

Mary Beth Miller Jane MetrikBrian BorsariKristina M Jackson

Published in: Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (2019)

PTSD intrusions are associated with more alcohol problems and help explain the long-term association between sleep and alcohol problems among veterans. Because sleep disturbances are associated with more intrusive thoughts about trauma, we recommend that treatments targeting sleep in the context of PTSD and alcohol use include a cognitive component.

Keyphrases

mental health
sleep quality
physical activity
alcohol consumption
posttraumatic stress disorder
social support
cross sectional
cancer therapy