title: Dual Diagnosis: Coexisting Substance Use Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders.
abstract: Dual diagnosis is a prevalent and serious health problem. These disorders challenge psychiatric mental health and addiction nurses to treat 2 distinct disorders. Despite advances in the treatment of these disorders, there remains a void in the ideal approach. This article offers psychiatric nurses opportunities to improve their expertise in the identification of vulnerable or high-risk populations by using integrated screening and brief interventions to discern treatment options. Patients who require comprehensive treatment to stabilize 1 or both disorders further challenge nurses to have a basic understanding of the powerful effects of substance use on psychiatric conditions and vice versa.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Networks-(VISN-17), 2301 E. Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006, USA.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Antai-Otong
authors.affiliation: Boise VAMC, Boise, ID, USA.
authors.forename: Kristine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Theis
authors.affiliation: 21363 Settlers Pond Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423-7978, USA. Electronic address: Dmp0513@aol.com.
authors.forename: Dee Dee
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Patrick
mesh_terms: D003376:Counseling; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
keywords: Addiction; Co-occurring; Cravings; Dual diagnosis; Motivational interviewing; Screening Brief Intervention Referral and Treatment (SBIRT)