title: Substance misuse and mental health: an overview.
abstract: Patients with dual diagnosis of substance misuse and mental health problems present many challenges for nurses, as their complex needs make them difficult to manage and treat. The author provides an overview of the nature and extent of the problem and a framework for nursing interventions.
authors.affiliation: University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: G Hussein
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Rassol
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010346:Patient Care Management; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006113:United Kingdom