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dual diagnosis treatment model of treatment
Approaches to treatment and care of dual diagnosis A model for the treatment of people with a dual diagnosis Treatment of people with a dual diagnosis requires an integration of principles from the mental health and substance misuse fields. These authors propose a four-staged model: engagement, persuasion, active treatment and relapse prevention. These stages closely […]
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dual diagnosis services
Despite growing concern about dual diagnosis, services have been slow to respond. Two main reasons have been identified for this. First, the way in which mental health and substance misuse services have traditionally operated. They have been separate parts of organizational structures and had different expectations and ways of working with clients. Second, staff in […]
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dual diagnosis definition
Overview of dual diagnosis Dual diagnosis, the coexistence of mental health and substance misuse disorders, is widely seen as a major challenge to mental health services and the staff working in them. While this definition may seem straightforward, the range of people who might be categorized in this way is very diverse. The Department of […]
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