Tears of a Komsomol girl: perspectives on dual diagnosis from Eastern Europe

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Title:	Tears of a Komsomol girl: perspectives on dual diagnosis from Eastern Europe
Author(s):	Jane Salvage, (Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, UK), Rob Keukens, (Mental Health Consultant to the Global Initiative on Psychiatry, and Lecturer, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands)
Citation:	Jane Salvage, Rob Keukens, (2010) "Tears of a Komsomol girl: perspectives on dual diagnosis from Eastern Europe", Advances in Dual Diagnosis, Vol. 3 Iss: 3, pp.4 - 10
Keywords:	Alcohol, Drug use, Eastern Europe, HIV/AIDS, Mental health problems, Triple diagnosis
Article type:	General review
DOI:	10.5042/add.2010.0745 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	This article explores the social context, prevalence and treatment of problems related to dual diagnosis in the countries of Eastern Europe, drawing on an extensive literature search as well as the authors' wide personal experience of working with mental health reformers in policy, education and service delivery in most countries in the region. It describes the region's historical and societal background, and sets out basic epidemiological information, including the rate and impact of mental illness and alcohol and substance abuse. It reviews what services are available for people with dual and triple diagnosis; outlines the barriers to progress; and makes recommendations for improvements.