Includes bibliographical references and index.

Understanding dual diagnosis / G. Hussein Rassool -- Policy initiatives in substance misuse & mental health / A. Hammond -- Understanding drug use and misuse / G. Hussein Rassool & J. Winnington -- Psychoactive substances & their effects / G. Hussein Rassool & J. Winnington -- Mental health / G. Hussein Rassool & J. Winnington -- Alcohol & dual diagnosis / K. Moore -- Eating disorders & dual diagnosis / M. Abuelealeh & R. Barrett -- Problem drug use and personality disorders / P. Phillips -- Black and minority ethnic communities / G. Hussein Rassool -- Vulnerable young people and substance misuse / M. Epling & J. McGregor -- Meeting multiple needs / F. Macrory -- Addiction & mental health nursing / K. Moore & G. Hussein Rassool -- Shared care and inter-professional practice / A. Simpson -- Primary care and dual diagnosis / R. Lawrence -- Dual diagnosis in acute inpatient settings / J. Gallager & S. Scott -- Dual diagnosis in a forensic setting / P. Ford & P. Woods -- Models of care & dual diagnosis / D. Gallivan -- Framework for multi-dimensional assessment / G. Hussein Rassool & J. Winnington -- Dealing with intoxication, overdose, withdrawal & detoxification / G. Hussein Rassool & J. Winnington -- Prescribing authority & medication management in mental health & addiction nursing / G. Hussein Rassool & J. Winnington -- Spiritual & cultural needs / A. Hammond & G. Hussein Rassool -- Dual diagnosis: interventions with carers / D. Manley & L. Rayner -- Psychological approaches in the treatment of dual diagnosis / K. Barry -- A person centred approach to understanding and helping people with a dual diagnosis / R. Bryant-Jefferies -- Motivational interviewing / P. Mason -- Relapse prevention in dual diagnosis / D. Manley & J. McGregor -- Educational development & clinical supervision / G. Hussein Rassool -- The role and competencies of staff in the treatment of co-existing problems of mental health and substance misuse / R. Edwards.