General Article Dual diagnosis

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What does dual diagnosis mean?

It is a relatively new term originating from the States that describes people who are diagnosed as having problematic drug use or alcohol abuse and a serious mental illness (often schizophrenia). This can take two forms:

  • Those who have firstly been diagnosed with a serious mental health problem who are later also found to be using recreational drugs that may have an adverse effect on their illness; for example, a schizophrenic who takes speed. Their drug-ind...

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