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Dual Diagnosis: How Adults Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder Experience In-patient Substance Abuse Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Dual diagnosis has become a topic of interest in recent years. In South Africa individuals diagnosed with dual diagnosis are left without adequate services as a result of the separation of substance abuse and mental health treatment services. Through a phenomenological study the authors aimed to explore how adults diagnosed with both bipolar disorder and stimulant use disorder experienced treatment at treatment centres. Considered from a bio-psychosocial perspective, the findings give insight into service users’ living world with a dual diagnosis, their experiences, their unique needs for treatment and requirements to maintain abstinence. Recommendations for social work services at treatment centres are offered.

Source: Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk

DOI: 10.15270/55-2-716

Authors: Karina Van Zyl, tephan Geyer

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $185