By the Numbers: 19 October 2026

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The proportion of sexual assault survivors who "meet criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 1 month after" the assault, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open -- Skills Training in Affective Recovery Video and Text Programs for Recent Sexual Assault Survivors: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial.

PTSD is highly comorbid with substance use disorders. Intervening early is critical to preventing the onset or escalation of these conditions.