Better Service Integration Needed For Co-Occurring Substance Use And Mental Disorders

Canadians are becoming aware of the prevalence of mental health issues and of substance use problems, but how well equipped are we to help the many people who contend with both? Two studies published in the December issue of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry have found that multilevel integration is needed for mental health and substance use services to adequately address the needs of people diagnosed with co-occurring disorders.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on December 22nd, 2008