The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 274 No 7342 p350
26 March 2005

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Post traumatic stress guideline

How to improve the recognition, screening and treatment of post traumatic stress disorder is addressed in a clinical guideline issued by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence this week.

The guideline recommends that drug therapy should not be used as first-line treatment for adults, in preference to a trauma-focused psychological therapy, but should be considered in those who do not want to engage in psychological treatment.