Concurrent Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: An Information Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781770526037)

A person with a mental health problem has a higher risk of having a substance use problem, just as a person with a substance use problem has an increased chance of having a mental health problem. This guide: explains the symptoms and causes of concurrent disorder outlines the different kinds of treatments available, including psychosocial and biological treatments describes integrated treatment and how it helps discusses recovery and relapse prevention discusses family involvement gives guidance on how to explain concurrent disorders to children This guide gives a thorough introduction to concurrent disorder treatment options, and sensitive and sound coping skills to help people with concurrent disorders - and their families - toward recovery."

Author: W. J. Wayne Skinner, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Caroline P. O'Grady
ISBN-10: 177052603X
ISBN-13: 9781770526037
Publisher: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2010
Pages: 51
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.12d