Concurrent Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

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Publication Year:
2010

ISBN-13: 9781770526044

<p>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.</p>

<p>This guide:</p>

<ul>

<li>explains the symptoms and causes of concurrent disorder</li>

<li>outlines the different kinds of treatments available, including psychosocial and biological treatments</li>

<li>describes integrated treatment and how it helps</li>

<li>discusses recovery and relapse prevention</li>

<li>discusses family involvement</li>

<li>gives guidance on how to explain concurrent disorders to children</li>

</ul>

<p>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.</p>