National guidelines on how to deal with people suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders are needed to provide effective services for treatment, a report commissioned by a Donegal charity has found.
To mark the beginning of European Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm, the Alcohol Forum launched a new report on dual diagnosis.
Dual diagnosis refers to people suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders. It is often associated with higher levels of health, social, legal, occupational and housing problems.
This year’s European Awareness Week for Alcohol Related Harm aims to get people thinking and talking about alcohol and how it affects individuals, families and communities.
Source: donegaldemocrat.ie, 26/11/2016