National Health Policy Forum

Issue Brief

No. 718
Date: APRIL 14, 1998
Title:
Dual Diagnoses: The Challenge of Serving
People with Concurrent Mental Illness
and Substance Abuse Problems
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Author: Richard Hegner
Summary: This paper describes the prevalence of comorbid mental disorders in the population and discusses what is known about causality and relapse. The relationship between dual diagnosis and homelessness and crime is also discussed. The paper also explores options for improving treatment among the dually diagnosed.
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