Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Effectiveness of Screening and Treatment for PTSD in SUD Patients
Brief Summary: This study proposes a prospective program of research that will identify feasible and inexpensive methods to detect and treat comorbid PTSD among VA SUD patients, thereby improving substance abuse treatment outcomes.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

1. veteran status and VA healthcare eligibility,
2. a diagnosis of any alcohol or drug use disorder,
3. having completed an intake for outpatient SUD treatment at the VA Oakland outpatient mental health clinic, and
4. meeting criteria for a PTSD diagnosis based on a preliminary screen with the PC-PTSD and subsequent full clinical evaluation using the CAPS

Exclusion Criteria:

1. current participation in any day or inpatient mental health treatment,
2. any contraindications communicated by that patient's primary clinician,
3. acute psychosis, mania, dementia, or suicidal intent
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Meets criteria for alcohol dependence and post-traumatic stress disorder.
* Heavy drinking in the past 30 days (an average of more than 12 alcohol drinks per week with at least 1 day of 4 or more drinks).
* Successfully complete medical detoxification.
* Exhibit clinically significant trauma-related symptoms.
* Live in a commutable distance to the University of Pennsylvania and agree to follow-up visits.
* Aged between 18 and 65 years old.
* Able to provide an informed consent.
* Speak and read English.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current diagnosis of any substance dependence other than alcohol, nicotine, or cannabis.
* Evidence of opiate use in the past 30 days.
* Significant risk of violence or history of serious violent behavior during the past year.
* Continued contact with an intimate partner if assault by the partner is the index trauma.
* Changes in dosage or medication for any SSRI treatment in the three months prior to entering the study.
* Unstable or serious medical illness.
* Current severe psychiatric symptom.
* Mental retardation or another pervasive developmental disorder.
* Use of an investigational medication in the past 30 days.
* Pregnant, nursing or not using reliable contraception.
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older
* Fluent in English or Spanish
* Alcohol or drug dependent
* Heavy drinking in the past 30 days or recent drug use
* Provide 2 contacts to assist with follow-up
* Have no plans to move from the local area within a year of screening
* Score \>21 on Mini-Mental State Examination (no serious cognitive impairment)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant (self-report)
* Breath alcohol \>100 mg/dL
* Inability to provide informed consent determined by trained research associates
D: Inclusion Criteria - Women with a diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence who also have either full or sub-threshold DSM-IV PTSD.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Women will be excluded from the study who have current psychotic disorders, or a history of active psychosis (past two months); women with a diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence who also have either full or sub-threshold DSM-IV PTSD; and women who have current psychotic disorders, or a history of active psychosis (past two months).

Answer: A