The Trend of Clinical Profile of Patients with Alcohol Dependence and Dual Diagnosis. A 10 Year Retrospective Comparative Study from a Tertiary Care Alcohol Addiction Service Centre in South India
Aims: Dual diagnosis in the context of alcohol dependence refers to the co-occurrence of alcohol dependence syndrome and another mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or personality disorders. Understanding the clinical profile of patients with dual d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425102196/type/journal_article |
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| Summary: | Aims: Dual diagnosis in the context of alcohol dependence refers to the co-occurrence of alcohol dependence syndrome and another mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or personality disorders. Understanding the clinical profile of patients with dual diagnosis can lead to more effective treatment and outcome. This retrospective study compares the trend and associated factors of clinical profile of people with alcohol dependence with and without dual diagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |