What is Dual Diagnosis?

• Dual diagnosis is the condition of suffering from a mental illness and a comorbid substance abuse problem.
• There is considerable debate surrounding the appropriateness of using a single category for a heterogeneous group of individuals with complex needs and a varied range of problems.
• Dual diagnosis emerged as a concept over 20 years ago, but unfortunately is still not well understood by the medical establishment though it is quite simple. It is, however, incredibly effective.
• Dual diagnosis describes a practice that treats people who suffer from both an addiction and a psychiatric disorder.

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