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having both a psychiatric disorder and a substance abuse/dependence disorder
Rob experienced an episode of major depression and began self-medicating with alcohol. Now he has to battle his depression which has been compounded by alcohol abuse. Dual diagnosis must be accurately assessed and addressed for the patient to regain full mental health
by vango215 March 15, 2014
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