Attenuation of trauma-related distress may be effective in reducing both craving and negative affect in individuals with PTSD and AD. In a very elegant study, Coffey and his colleagues (Coffey et al, 2006) found that imaginal exposure therapy was more effective than relaxation alone in reducing craving for alcohol after exposure to stressful imagery and alcohol cues. However, it should be noted that interventions such as imaginal exposure therapy target only symptoms of PTSD, have to be administered by highly trained professionals and have to be provided in specialized settings.