Double-Jeopardy

by Dixon, Lisa B., M.d.; Lehman, Anthony F.

• ISBN13: 9783718605996
• ISBN10: 3718605996
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-07-01
• Publisher: Harwood Academic Pub

Summary

Of interest to practicing clinicians in both the mental health and substance abuse treatment sectors, this book provides a practical examination of the problem of substance use and abuse among persons with chronic mental disorders. Epidemiologic, diagnostic, and treatment issues are examined, as well as the problems of special populations and systems issues.

Author Biography

Anthony F. Lehman teaches in the Department of Psychiatry and is the Director of the Center for Mental Health Services Research at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Series
List of Contributors
Introduction	p. 1
Epidemiology of Substance Use Disorders Among Persons with Chronic Mental Illnesses	p. 9
Ethnic and Cultural Factors in Dual Disorders	p. 27
Assessment of Substance Use Among Persons with Chronic Mental Illnesses	p. 47
Overview of Treatment Principles	p. 65
Treatment of Substance Use Disorders and Schizophrenia	p. 85
Mood Disorders and Substance Use	p. 109
The Comorbidity of Substance Use and Psychiatric Diagnosis Among Adolescents	p. 123
Dual Diagnosis in the Elderly	p. 139
HIV, Substance Abuse, and Chronic Mental Illness	p. 159
Mental Disorders Secondary to Chronic Substance Use	p. 177
The Family and the Dually Diagnosed Patient	p. 193
Housing for the Persons with Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders	p. 211
"Double Jeopardy": Some Legal Issues Affecting Persons with Dual Diagnoses	p. 229
Integrating Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatments for Persons with Chronic Mental Disorders: A Model	p. 251
Human Resource Development	p. 265
Policy and Financing Issues in the Care of People with Chronic Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders	p. 277
Index	p. 297
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