Written in a clear, informative, and easy to follow manner, Dual Diagnosis is an important book on one of the hottest topics in mental health today. After opening chapters on general issues and problems with dual diagnosis, the book follows with in-depth discussions on major illnesses and analyzes the issues relevant to each when drug abuse is involved, as well as discussing the empirically validated treatment approaches available. The book closes with a summary and integration of the conclusions from earlier chapters and presents a grid showing the relationships between certain disorders and the processes of change that have been shown or theorized to be particularly helpful in their treatment. This is a book that will be extremely useful to practicing professionals in mental health and substance abuse fields, as well as students in psychology and drug abuse.
Table of Content
Introduction
Issues and Problems with Dual Diagnosis
Assessment and Differential Diagnosis of Dual Disorders
Schizophrenia and Substance-Related Disorders
Depression and Substance-Related Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Severe Personality Disorders
Anxiety Disorders and Substance-Related Disorders
Primary Substance Abuse Disorders
Conclusion and Treatment Grid
About the author
Dr. Ted Watkins, LCSW, Professor Emeritus, received his MSW from Louisiana State University and his DSW from University of Pennsylvania. He has a long background in working with family counseling. Dr. Watkins, who taught at University of Texas-Arlington for many years, served Texas State School of Social Work as both BSW Coordinator and MSW Coordinator. He is responsible for developing Texas State’s online MSW degree program. Dr. Watkins retired fully in 2010, and the School is indebted to him.
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