Emphasizes that phobias are not a reason to ignore needed dental procedure. Dental phobias are not an excuse for avoiding the dentist office. Instead, they are a reason to seek out appropriate counseling. Bibliography lists 9 sources. A 6 page paper.
Dual diagnosis presents a challenge to the therapist or counselor.
There are few treatment approaches that address both conditions simultaneously despite the fact that substance abuse is prevalent among the mentally ill. This essay discusses the incidence of dual diagnosis and treatment programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. There are very few studies to be found in the literature because this approach has historically been ignored for this population. Research does, however, point to the benefits of group counseling.