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1Combined Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program, West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California.
Recent Developments in Alcoholism : an Official Publication of the American Medical Society on Alcoholism, the Research Society on Alcoholism, and the National Council on Alcoholism
|January 1, 1992
Summary
The link between substance dependence and psychiatric disorders, known as dual diagnosis, is common. Complex neurobiological factors, not just environment, contribute to this association, requiring further research.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- The co-occurrence of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders, termed "dual diagnosis," is increasingly recognized.
- This association impacts patient care and health policy.
- Previous understanding often attributed the link to environmental factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the prevalence and nature of the association between substance abuse and psychiatric disorders.
- To explore implications for patient care and health policy.
- To introduce a developmental-humanistic approach for managing dual diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of empirical data on dual diagnosis.
- Analysis of the interactions between substance abuse and psychiatric conditions.
- Presentation of a psychotherapeutic management approach.
Main Results:
- The association between substance abuse and psychiatric disorders is prevalent.
- The relationship is not solely due to environmental factors.
- Complex physiopathological and neurobiological links are suggested.
Conclusions:
- The dual diagnosis is a significant clinical occurrence with complex underlying mechanisms.
- Neurobiological research is crucial for understanding the intricate links.
- Integrated care and policy considerations are essential for effective management.