Dual Diagnosis, the second volume in the Key Readings in Addiction Psychiatry Series, broadly illuminates the nature, presentation, evaluation and treatment of persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Selected from high quality, peer-reviewed journals, the presented articles are authored by some of the most eminent researchers in their respective fields. The reader will come away with up-to-date, evidence-based information on identification and intervention regarding comorbidity of substance use and mood, anxiety, personality and severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
'Dual Diagnosis' presents a model which integrates the two issues of substance abuse and psychiatric disorder, for treatment in a single setting.
Owen, R. R., Fischer, E. P., Booth, B. M., & Cuffel, B. J. (1996). Medication noncompliance and substance abuse among patients ... Pope, H. G.Jr., Gruber, A.J., & Yurgelun-Todd, D. (1995). The residual neuro- psychological effects of ...
The term dual diagnosis denotes a condition where substance dependence, or other excessive substance use, co-occurs with at least one mental health disorder that is not a direct effect of the substance use (intoxication and withdrawal ...
Patients who have both a psychiatric disorder and a substance abuse problem cause most clinicians to throw up their hands in despair. The clinical problems that these "dual diagnosis" patients present are enor mously complex.
This book begins with a historical overview of the conceptual issues behind dual diagnosis and presents recent developments in conceptualization and treatment.
Topics featured in this handbook include: Genetic disorders and dual diagnosis. Assessment of anxiety in persons with dual diagnosis. Aging with intellectual disabilities. Feeding problems and assessment in individuals with dual diagnosis.
Ordinarily, the occurrence of a mental health issue such as depression and a substance abuse problem is what is commonly referred to as dual diagnosis or a co-occurring disorder.
Educators can employ the book as they teach basic theories and applications. Advocates, too, will find the book useful as it raises essential questions about the cultural norms and systems that impact mental health treatment in our country.
The text concludes with a chapter outlining priorities for the development of interventions, service approaches, research and education.
However, the involuntary nature of the treatment setting, and the difficulties inherent in establishing an open dialogue with clients about any covert substance use that may be occurring in this setting, requires consideration of the ...