Comorbidity of substance misuse and mental illness in community mental health and substance misuse services

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Authors

Tim Weaver · Imperial College London

P. A. F. Madden · Imperial College London

Vikki Charles · Imperial College London

Gerry V. Stimson · Imperial College London

Adrian Renton · Imperial College London

Peter Tyrer · Imperial College London

Thomas R. E. Barnes ·

Abstract

Comorbidity is highly prevalent in CMHT, drug and alcohol treatment populations, but may be difficult to manage by cross-referral psychiatric and substance misuse services as currently configured and resourced.

Topics & Keywords

Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Homelessness and Social Issues Mental Health Treatment and Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The British Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 183, Issue 4, pp. 304-313

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.183.4.304

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