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Dual Diagnosis
Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

By Buddy T, About.com

Updated November 28, 2003

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The Problem
Those with severe mental disorders and substance abuse problems can fall through the diagnosis cracks.

The Solution
When patients with mental health disorders and co-existing substance addictions have been diagnosed correctly proper treatment is not always available.

A Cautionary Note
A renewed interest in dual diagnosis treatment approaches raises some very serious questions.

Dual Diagnosis Program Directory
A directory for dual diagnosis of co-occurring mental illness and substance disorder treatment programs is now available on the internet.

More Information
Resources on the Internet about the phenomenon of dual diagnosis.

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