Contingency Outcomes in Prolonged Exposure

Inclusion Criteria

• •positive screen for PTSD, as determined by score on the MPSS-R
• •methadone maintenance for at least 4 weeks (to help ensure initial stabilization on methadone)
• •at least 18 years of age
• •confirmation of current PTSD based on the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale
• •no psychiatric contraindications to PE (e.g., current suicidal/homicidal intent)
• •clear memory for the traumatic event (e.g., flashbacks or re-experiencing the event)
• •interest in receiving PE
• •agree to sign release of information for any current psychiatric treatment providers outside of ATS
• •agree to delay taking daily methadone dose on exposure therapy days until after session
• •no history of prior exposure-based therapy for PTSD
• •agree to audiotaping of therapy sessions