The Dual Diagnosis Recovery Sourcebook : A Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Approach to Addiction with an Emotional Disorder (Paperback)

by Dennis Ortman (Author) "A large group of people are misunderstood and suffer in silence..." (more)
Key Phrases: dual diagnosis problem, dual disorders, dually diagnosed, Twelve Steps, Alcoholics Anonymous, United States (more...)

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Product Description
For those who suffer from a combined psychiatric illness and chemical dependency

The six out of one hundred people diagnosed with the dual disorders of addiction and mental disorder face unique challenges on the road to recovery. With comprehensive information and illustrative, inspiring case studies, The Dual Diagnosis Recovery Sourcebook explores the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual approaches to recovering from this often misunderstood and yet surprisingly common condition.

About the Author

Dennis Ortman, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who specializes in dual diagnosis of adults, adolescents, and children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737303190
• ISBN-13: 978-0737303193
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #479,372 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading, March 16, 2001

By	Madge S. Woods "Madgew" (Los Angeles, California USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book explores the ways in which family members can understand dual diagnosis. It is helpful for the parent who struggles with kids that have really two troubles (addiction and other mental disorders). Dr. Ortman is concise and offers case studies to explore this issue. I would recommend the book to anyone who is struggling themselves with dual diagnosis or has a loved one who suffers from addiction as well as mental illness.It is easy to read even for a lay person and offers helpful ideas for anyone interested in this issue.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, July 19, 2003

By	"ch1ca8a8ez" (Southfield, Mi United States) - See all my reviews

I recently purchased this book in order to understand the complexity of behavior of certain people. Often times, health professionals make a mistake of targeting only one causative aspect of the problem while either ignoring or not recognizing the other. Ignorance of many psychologists and psychiatrists about dual disorders is due to the rarity of this problem. This book is a must read for both mental health providers and their patients. I also believe that many others will benefit from this book even those who do not show underlying symptoms of this disorder. This book helped me understand the reasons as to why some people seems as if they are not making any effort when they actually are.
The book is well written and easy to read. It contains many cases to exemplify the disorder and its treatment success.