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Dual diagnosis (Depression and addictions): Special considerations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2020

M.D.L.C. Ramírez Domínguez
Affiliation:
Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Huelva Juan Ramón Jimenez, Unidad de Salud Mental, Huelva, Spain
A. Rodríguez Martínez
Affiliation:
Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Huelva Juan Ramón Jimenez, Unidad de Salud Mental, Huelva, Spain
N. Garrido Torres
Affiliation:
Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Huelva Juan Ramón Jimenez, Unidad de Salud Mental, Huelva, Spain
M. Reina Domínguez
Affiliation:
Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Huelva Juan Ramón Jimenez, Unidad de Salud Mental, Huelva, Spain
A.S. Biedma Martín
Affiliation:
Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Huelva Juan Ramón Jimenez, Unidad de Salud Mental, Huelva, Spain
C. González Macías
Affiliation:
Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Huelva Juan Ramón Jimenez, Unidad de Salud Mental, Huelva, Spain

Abstract

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Introduction

Dual diagnosis is a growing problem in Western society, despite which there are no large studies examining this issue, nor specific protocols to address them.

Objectives

To raise awareness of the importance of dual diagnosis both its prevalence and special features that presents need a different performance plan from them separately.

Methods

Comprehensive literature review of all published in the last 2 years, as well as the specific features.

Conclusion

Dual diagnosis has very specific characteristics that we must know in order to develop therapeutic strategies adapted to the present conditions.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Type
EV394
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2016
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