Treatment complication in patients with dual diagnosis - substance dependence and affective disorders. Case study

This bachelor case study is named "Treatment complications in patients with dual diagnoses - substance dependence and affective disorders". It refers to the issue of treating clients with dual diagnoses. The main aim of the work is to find and map the possible factors that complicate the treatment of patients with dual diagnoses and contribute to the discussion on this topic. The methdology within this work consists of literature research and collected data from patients who have provided their personal information; which helped to emphasize some of the findings associated with the complexities of a treatment processes for patients with dual disorders. From the methodological standpoint, the research was carried out on the basis of partially structured interviews, standardized questionnaires, observation and comparison of client's stories. The result of the research was interpreted as the most recurrent formulas views and experience that patients perceive as a possible medical complications in the relation to their dual diagnoses. An important element in the research of this thesis is the fact that all participants perceived at least one medical complication during their treatment. This and other fundings can be used in professional work with clients suffering from dual disorders, as well as to the..