Integration of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Relapse Prevention for Alcohol Use Disorder and PTSD

This study is testing an integrated therapy that combines Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT, a trauma treatment) with Relapse Prevention (RP, an alcohol treatment) for people who have both PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and alcohol use disorder. The two conditions often co-occur and are difficult to treat separately. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 to 70 years old and currently meet criteria for both moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder and PTSD - You drink heavily on most days (4+ drinks per day for women, 5+ for men) or heavily throughout the week - You are able to understand English - Any psychiatric medications have been stable for at least 4 weeks **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a history of psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder, or are at imminent risk of harming yourself or others - You are currently in active alcohol withdrawal requiring medical management - You are already enrolled in another evidence-based treatment for alcohol use disorder or PTSD - You are pregnant or breastfeeding (women) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.