Integrative Dual Diagnosis Treatment Approach to an Individual with Alcoholism and Coexisting Endogenous Depression
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Patient Care, Diagnosis, Psychology, Addictions
| Author: | Dr. Michael Mullan | ISBN: | 9781491736661 |
| Publisher: | iUniverse | Publication: | August 7, 2014 |
| Imprint: | iUniverse | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr. Michael Mullan |
| ISBN: | 9781491736661 |
| Publisher: | iUniverse |
| Publication: | August 7, 2014 |
| Imprint: | iUniverse |
| Language: | English |
When a forty-three-year-old medical doctor sought treatment for chronic alcoholism, author Dr. Michael Mullan determined that George J. also suffered from depression and would require an integrative treatment approach to ensure a successful outcome.
In Integrative Dual Diagnosis Treatment Approach to an Individual with Alcoholism and Coexisting Endogenous Depression, Mullan:
Describes the details of the case
Reviews the literature related to the clinical problems of dealing with alcoholism and alcoholism with co-existing mental illness
Includes an overview of the dually diagnosed population
Presents the model of treatment for the dually disorderedDual Diagnosis Model
Reviews the patients treatment regimen
Provides a summary of the treatment and experience
Reports on the patients results
In this study, Mullan describes his Dual Diagnosis Model approach for the treatment of addiction with co-existing mental disorders. He contends that in order to be successful treating an individuals addiction that the underlying psychological disorders must also be addressed to ensure a positive outcome.
When a forty-three-year-old medical doctor sought treatment for chronic alcoholism, author Dr. Michael Mullan determined that George J. also suffered from depression and would require an integrative treatment approach to ensure a successful outcome.
In Integrative Dual Diagnosis Treatment Approach to an Individual with Alcoholism and Coexisting Endogenous Depression, Mullan:
Describes the details of the case
Reviews the literature related to the clinical problems of dealing with alcoholism and alcoholism with co-existing mental illness
Includes an overview of the dually diagnosed population
Presents the model of treatment for the dually disorderedDual Diagnosis Model
Reviews the patients treatment regimen
Provides a summary of the treatment and experience
Reports on the patients results
In this study, Mullan describes his Dual Diagnosis Model approach for the treatment of addiction with co-existing mental disorders. He contends that in order to be successful treating an individuals addiction that the underlying psychological disorders must also be addressed to ensure a positive outcome.
