Management of severe mental illness and substance misuse.
Growing numbers of people suffering from severe mental illness (SMI) have a coexisting substance use disorder (SUD)--this is increasingly termed dual diagnosis or SMISUD. This article outlines the prevalence and the complexity of the condition, as well as assessment and care planning.
Watts
Malcolm
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School of health, University of Northampton.
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