| Description |
xvii, 338 pages ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
"A large proportion of people who experience drug problems also experience a range of mental health problems. Similarly, many people who experience mental health problems engage in hazardous drug use. The experience of these co-occurring disorders increases use of treatment services, but is associated with poorer prognosis. There is a dearth of quality research to guide the development of evidence-based responses. This is compounded by limited resource allocation to the relevant services which, combined with inadequate service structures, result in the delivery of sub-optimal care. The book introduces the reader to the issues, guided by a series of questions. These encourage the reader to consider the evidence about the nature and prevalence of co-occurring disorders and the challenges they create for individuals, the community and service providers. The diverse range of expertise of the contributors provides the opportunity to consider the challenges of navigating the various systems of care from the perspective of consumers, parents and clinicians. Researchers and clinicians examine the available evidence about the links between the various disorders and discuss the implications for treatment through a series of case studies. The book guides the reader through evidence-based clinical decision-making."--Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 278-326 |
| Subject |
Dual diagnosis.
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Substance abuse -- Patients -- Mental health.
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Mentally ill -- Substance use.
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Evidence-based medicine.
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| Author |
Allsop, Steven
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| ISBN |
9780980458619 (paperback) |
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