Abstract:IntroductionSubstance use disorders (SUD) with psychiatric co-morbidity (dual diagnosis) represent a challenge for both mental health and addiction networks. Dual patients present greater disorder severity and worse prognosis than those with SUD or psychiatric disorders alone. There is a lack of consensus regarding which treatment model (sequential, parallel or integrated) is the most appropriate for them. Despite integrated treatment is seen as the model of excellence, it is a standard difficult to achieve.Ob… Show more
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