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Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

An Information Guide

by Skinner W. J. Wayne, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Caroline P. O'Grady ยท 2004

ISBN: 0888684746 9780888684745

Category: Medical / Neurology

Page count: 42

A person with a mental health problem has a higher risk of having a substance use problem, just as a person with a substance use problem has an increased chance of having a mental health problem. This guide: explains the symptoms and causes of concurrent disorders outlines the different kinds of treatments available, including psychosocial and biological treatments describes integrated treatment and how it helps discusses recovery and relapse prevention discusses family involvement gives guidance on how to explain concurrent disorders to children This guide gives a thorough introduction to concurrent disorder treatment options, and sensitive and sound coping skills to help people with concurrent disorders - and their families - toward recovery.