vbid/9781444314588

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Dual Diagnosis: Practice in Context is a practical evidence-based guide for practitioners working in multi-disciplinary mental health and substance misuse service settings. Divided into three sections, this comprehensive and international text first explores the contemporary contextual issues surrounding the subject area.� It then goes on to review dual diagnosis in some of the �special� populations (including people diagnosed with personality disorders, women, young people, and older adults) and contemporary issues (e.g. crystal methamphetamine and mental health).�� Part three reviews the development of international service responses to dual diagnosis and discusses the development and commissioning of service models, research and practice development. The text concludes with a chapter outlining priorities for the development of interventions, service approaches, research and education. KEY FEATURES: A authoritative� in-depth review of both theoretical, clinical and policy issues within a single text Draws together a range of established contributors from a variety of disciplines, including mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and psychiatrists International in focus, with contributors from the UK, USA, Europe and AustraliaTypham this is the title: Dual Diagnosis: Practice in Context Practice in Context 1st Edition