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Springer Cooccurring Addictive and Psychiatric Disorders A PracticeBased Handbook from a European Perspective 1st Editon 2014 Hardbound by Geert Dom, Franz Moggi
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.