Assessing the Effectiveness of Vetchange.Org in Reducing Risky Drinking and PTSD Symptoms in OEF/Oif Veterans

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Clinical Science

Meagan Heilman
VA Boston Healthcare System
Deborah Brief
Boston University School of Medicine
Deborah Brief
VA Boston Healthcare System
Justin Enggasser
Boston University School of Medicine
Justin Enggasser
VA Boston Healthcare System
Amy Rubin
Boston University School of Medicine
Amy Rubin
VA Boston Healthcare System
Eric Helmuth
Boston University School of Public Health
Monica Roy
Boston University School of Medicine
Monica Roy
VA Boston Healthcare System
Marika Solhan
Boston University School of Medicine
Marika Solhan
VA Boston Healthcare System
David Rosenbloom
Boston University School of Public Health
Terence Keane
Boston University School of Medicine
Terence Keane
VA Boston Healthcare System

Abstract

VetChange.org is a free self-help website with demonstrated efficacy in reducing drinking and PTSD symptoms in Veterans. We will present data from a subsample of website users on the effectiveness of a newly redeveloped VetChange that is now available as a public website to all.

Substance Abuse

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Vetchange.Org in Reducing Risky Drinking and PTSD Symptoms in OEF/Oif Veterans

Abstract

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