Dual Diagnosis: The Status of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders in The U.S.

At least 50 to 75 percent of Americans seeking treatment for a substance abuse problem also have a co-occurring mental health disorder, according to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). However, training of professionals for treating dual diagnoses in the field is not as frequent as its prevalence among Americans.

Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Leaders Join Forces

The leading organizations in mental health and addiction treatment — including Hazelden, the Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center, NAADAC, and others — announce that they have joined forces to advance a model of integrated treatment. The collaboration,

Focus on Integrated Recovery, has taken action to define the model for integrated treatment delivery and provide information and resources for its successful implementation across treatment organizations. Learn more

Helping Clients Understand
the Role of Medication
Medications can help in managing symptoms of mental illness, but many clients remain reluctant. A few approaches can open a dialog on prescription medications.