A Look at Dual Diagnosis

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.

Net Links
Resources on the Internet about the phenomenon of dual diagnosis.