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Substance abuse and the chronically mentally ill: A description of dual diagnosis treatment...

Authors :
Greenfield, Shelly F.
Weiss, Roger D.
Source :
Community Mental Health Journal. Jun95, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p265. 13p.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Reviews the epidemiology and treatment outcome for patients dually diagnosed with chronic mental illness and substance use disorders. Description of dual diagnosis referral and treatment services in a psychiatric hospital; Barriers to effective treatment; Treatment outcomes; Substance abuse consultation-liaison service; Difficulty in evaluation and diagnosis.

Subjects

Subjects :
*DUAL diagnosis

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00103853
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Community Mental Health Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9508011065
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02188753