Daily, I encounter many Veterans who have Substance Use Disorder (SUD), but
behind the SUD often lies Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In my research, I
have found that many of these Veterans suffer from a particular type of PTSD, combat
PTSD, and some from an injury to their soul. I asked a diverse group of co-morbid SUD
and PTSD sufferers to provide commentary about their experiences and about the role
of spirituality in their recovery. Respondents were given a semi-structured qualitative
interview and their responses were sorted. Findings suggest a strong support for
spirituality as an aid to PTSD recovery
Jimenez PRP.pdf