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Dual disorders or dual diagnosis?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: "Dual disorders" (DD) refers to the co-occurrence of addiction and other mental health conditions, which often interact and complicate care. Despite scientific evidence showing shared brain mechanisms, current diagnostic systems treat them separately, leading to fragmented treatment and stigma. The World Association on Dual Disorders urges adopting "dual disorders" as a unified term to improve clarity, care integration, and outcomes.

Source: Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine

DOI: 10.1017/ipm.2025.10136

Authors: Nestor Szerman, Lars Lien, Ruben Baler

Institutions: Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, University of Inland Norway, National Institutes of Health

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550