This book provides a comprehensive, state of the art overview that covers both the diagnosis and the treatment of dual disorders - joint psychiatric and substance use disorders associated with a worse outcome and disease progression than single psychiatric or addictive disorders. The book is designed to be highly relevant to clinical work and the organization of care systems and meets the real need for a European perspective on dual disorders that takes into account the realities of European treatment organization. All chapters have been written by European authors on the basis of existing European treatment programs or guidelines and European research. The book will be invaluable for all health professionals working in mental health and addiction care, who are increasingly confronted with patients suffering from dual disorders.

Introduction

Epidemiology
Providing a rationale for change in treatment approach
Explaining dual disorders: Neurobiological and genetic factors
Psychological factors
Social and economic factors
Schizophrenia and addiction
Mood disorders and addiction
Personality disorders and addiction
Anxiety disorders and addiction
Developmental disorders and addiction: ADHD and Autism
Triple Diagnosis: Mental handicap, addiction and behavioral disorders
Non-pharmacological addictions and psychiatry: Gambling, Internet, sex, and gaming
Diagnostic tips and tricks in dual disorders
Psychosocial interventions in DD treatment
Pharmacotherapy and dual disorders
Cigarette smoking and psychiatry
Forensic perspective
Adolescent populations
Gender issues and pregnancy
Somatic problems and DD patients
Dual Disorders, a sequel of the DSM paradigm?
Towards a new model of care: integrating mental health, substance use and somatic care.