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FAU Study Pinpoints Single Drug Therapy for PTSD, Pain, and Alcohol Misuse

PTSD affects about 12 million U.S. adults, with veterans hit especially hard - and many also grappling with alcohol use disorder and chronic pain. These conditions often overlap and fuel each other, making treatment complex and largely ineffective. Using rat models, researchers tested a new drug, PPL-138, designed to target both PTSD and alcohol misuse. Early results are promising: the drug significantly reduced stress and alcohol-related behaviors, pointing to a potential breakthrough for those facing this difficult trio of disorders.

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