title: Post-traumatic stress disorder.
abstract: In the past few years, there has been a growing interest in the neurobiology of PTSD. A number of models have been proposed including possible structural changes. We have now seen the appearance in the literature of controlled and double-blind trials. Of interest are positive outcome studies associated with the use of drugs with serotonergic actions for a period of 8 weeks. Symptom relief provided by pharmacotherapy enables the patient to participate more thoroughly in individual, behavioral, or group therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Vargas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Davidson
mesh_terms: D001143:Arousal / Q000187:drug effects; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D006801:Humans; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs