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| How Effective Are Dual Disorder Treatments? |
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| Written by Michael J. Taleff, PhD, CSAC, MAC | |
| Tuesday, 04 March 2008 | |
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Our field has been going at dual disorder problems for about 20 years
now, and in this day and age, we are constantly calling for
evidence-based treatment to support what we do. So, it seems about the
right time to ask just how effective are the existing dual disorder
treatments we throw at our clients with mental health and substance
abuse problems.
Two researchers (Quyen Tiet & Brent Mausbach) have attempted to give us an answer. Summary of prevalence and treatments These researchers looked at the dual disorder prevalence studies, finding some familiar information. For example, they found that between 33 percent and 66 percent of those diagnosed with some type of a lifetime schizophrenia disorder also meet the criteria for at least one substance-related disorder in their lifetime. Other literature indicates that just over one-half of individuals with a life time of drug-related problem also have a life time of another psychiatric diagnosis, and among those with an alcohol-related problem who were also seeking treatment, at least 40 percent had a comorbid mood disorder and 33 percent had an anxiety disorder. Also, 60 percent of the drug related treatment seekers had a mood disorder and 42 percent had an anxiety disorder. Want to read the entire article? Don't miss out...Subscribe now to Counselor Magazine—or buy the single issue! It's easy. Just follow the links below:
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