Dual Diagnosis: Practice in Context is a practicalevidence-based guide for practitioners working inmulti-disciplinary mental health and substance misuse servicesettings. Divided into three sections, this comprehensive andinternational text first explores the contemporary contextualissues surrounding the subject area. It then goes on toreview dual diagnosis in some of the ‘special’populations (including people diagnosed with personality disorders,women, young people, and older adults) and contemporary issues(e.g. crystal methamphetamine and mental health). Part three reviews the development of international serviceresponses to dual diagnosis and discusses the development andcommissioning of service models, research and practice development.The text concludes with a chapter outlining priorities for thedevelopment of interventions, service approaches, research andeducation. KEY FEATURES: A authoritative in-depth review of both theoretical,clinical and policy issues within a single text Draws together a range of established contributors from avariety of disciplines, including mental health nurses,occupational therapists, social workers and psychiatrists International in focus, with contributors from the UK, USA,Europe and Australia
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'Dual Diagnosis' presents a model which integrates the two issues of substance abuse and psychiatric disorder, for treatment in a single setting.
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.
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 ...
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.
This book begins with a historical overview of the conceptual issues behind dual diagnosis and presents recent developments in conceptualization and treatment.
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.
With comprehensive information and illustrative, inspiring case studies, The Dual Diagnosis Recovery Sourcebook explores the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual approaches to recovering from this often misunderstood and yet ...
This practice-based text focuses on the management and intervention strategies to effectively meet the needs of this client group in both community and residential settings.