Download or read book Managing the Dually Diagnosed Patient written by David F. O'Connell and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arm yourself with a wealth of useful information on effectively treating mentally ill substance abusers. This extensively updated edition includes new information on treatment considerations for women and adolescents and examines the increased restrictions placed on treatment in the age of managed care. In addition, you'll find a comprehensive and thoughtful overview of the literature on dual diagnosis assessment and treatment.