Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Monday, September 17, 2007

Screening and Assessment of Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders


Evidence shows that people with mental health or substance use disorders are at increased risk of also developing the other disorder. Early recognition of co-occurring disorders leads to the development of the most effective possible treatment. Yet even very experienced mental health clinicians often fail to recognise a co-occurring substance use disorder. Similarly, many substance use disorder treatment clinicians struggle to recognise – let alone assess and respond to – the presence of co-occurring mental health disorders in their clientele.

This guide aims to equip treating mental health (MH) and alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment clinicians and agencies to recognise co-occurring disorders and provide effective responses.

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Contributor: Don Phillips
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