Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders: A Guide to Effective Practice

by Kim T. Mueser, Douglas L. Noordsy, Robert E. Drake

This comprehensive clinical handbook provides virtually everything needed to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective treatment for persons with substance abuse problems and persistent mental illness. From authors at the forefront of the dual disorders field, the book is grounded in decades of influential research. Presented are clear guidelines for developing integrated treatment programs, performing state-of-the-art assessments, and implementing a wide range of individual, group, and family interventions. Also addressed are residential and other housing services, involuntary interventions, vocational rehabilitation, and psychopharmacology for dual disorders. Throughout, the emphasis is on workable ways to combine psychiatric and substance abuse services into a cohesive, unitary system of care. In a convenient large-size format, the volume includes reproducible assessment forms, treatment planning materials, and client handouts.

Genres: Reference

470 pages, Paperback

First published April 25, 2003

About the author

Kim Tornvall Mueser, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and Professor at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. Dr. Mueser’s clinical and research interests include family psychoeducation, the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, psychiatric rehabilitation for serious mental illnesses, and the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. His research has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, and the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. He is the co-author of over 10 books and treatment manuals, and has published extensively, including numerous peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Mueser has also given numerous lectures and workshops on psychiatric rehabilitation, both nationally and internationally.

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful text on the Evidence-based Practice of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment. It's simple, easy to read, and describes exactly how to implement the practice clinically and systematically. It should be required reading for any clinician looking to work with people suffering from serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorders.

[Joshua · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know that anyone could or should read this from cover to cover. I didn't, but it wasn't because I didn't find it useful, it's just a typical clinical book. The parts I did read though were good.

[Renee · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's a textbook for a very lame grad school class - what else can I say. Not a very easy or even interesting read.