Association between lifetime posttraumatic stress disorder and past year Alcohol Use Disorder among American Indians/Alaska Natives and non-Hispanic Whites

摘要

BackgroundPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder disproportionately impact certain populations including American Indians/Alaska Natives (AIAN). While PTSD and alcohol use disorder have been studied both separately and in tandem, less is known about the association in AIANs. The objective was to examine the association between lifetime PTSD and past year alcohol use disorder among AIANs and non-Hispanic Whites (NHW).