Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: A Guide to
Diagnosis and Treatment provides a clinically detailed,
evidence-based, and exhaustive examination of a topic rarely
plumbed in psychiatry texts, despite the fact that co-occurring
mental illness and substance use disorders are common. The authors
argue for a more holistic and integrated approach, calling for
clinicians to tactfully but persistently evaluate patients for a
broad range of co-occurring disorders before determining
appropriate treatment. Focusing on a substance use disorder in
isolation, without determining whether another psychiatric disorder
is co-occurring, can doom treatment efforts, and the reverse also
is true. To help clinicians keep the big picture in mind, the book
is organized around 18 cases, each of which addresses a particular
diagnostic skill (e.g., assessment), group of disorders commonly
comorbid with substance use disorders (e.g., PTSD, eating
disorders), specific treatment (e.g., pharmacological
interventions), or special population (e.g., adolescents). This
case-based approach makes it easy for readers to understand
strategies and master transferable techniques when dealing with
their own patients. * Because the initial face-to-face sessions are
especially important with this patient population, the book
includes chapters on the diagnostic assessment and the initial
interview, as well as offering interviewing tips throughout to help
the clinician develop the necessary care and skill in this arena.
Also included is a chapter on integrating motivational interviewing
into the treatment.* Each of the 18 cases stands alone, allowing
the reader flexibility in using the text. For example, the 18 cases
and discussions can be read sequentially, or as needed, depending
on the reader's special interest or current need. * The book also
features chapters on how to effectively work with patients whose
disorders might be affecting other members of a patient's family,
since the likelihood of a successful outcome is enhanced if an
integrated treatment plan is developed for their co-occurring
disorders.* The questions that accompany each chapter can be used
as an organizational tool prior to reading or to test knowledge and
comprehension afterward.* The text is completely up-to date and
provides DSM-5 diagnostic information essential to each case.
Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: A Guide to
Diagnosis and Treatment offers a straightforward approach to people
with complicated presentations, offering mental health clinicians
the skills they require to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat
these patients and their families.
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