Tag Archives: dual diagnosis

Substance abusers are vulnerable to the same medical and psychiatric disorders as non substance abusers and they deserve prompt, appropriate, and effective medical treatment ... But, justified apprehension ... about prescribing psychoactive medications to this population

Individualized treatment vs. group therapy and the future of dual-diagnosis treatment are discussed in the final part of this series from Dr. Inaba.

Dr. Inaba continues an examination of the differences in treatment approaches between mental health, and substance abuse treatment professionals.

A look at some of the differences in philosophies between mental health practitioners, and substance abuse treatment providers. 2nd of 4 parts.

A look at efforts to provide a complete treatment approach for those with both a mental illness diagnosis, and a substance use problem. 4-part series.