{"product_id":"9781897435526","title":"Faces Of Dual Diagnosis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaces of Dual Diagnosis: A Canadian Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudies reveal that about 1 in every 350 people (perhaps 90,000 Canadians) are affected by \u003ci\u003eboth\u003c\/i\u003e mental health problems \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e addictions -- a condition referred to as \"dual diagnosis\" or DD. Although the impacts on society are considerable -- on our health system's resources; on our legal and social welfare programs; on employers, friends, neighbours and family; and on the individual him or herself -- remarkably little has been written in the popular media about this widespread problem. There is also inadequate awareness and training within the health, legal and social welfare systems, contends physician Robert B. Pereira, who specializes in treatment of DD clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eFaces of Dual Diagnosis: A Canadian Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e, Pereira explains the various types of mental illnesses and addictions which typically are found in DD. He discusses treatment regimes and offers case studies, based on real patient profiles, to demonstrate his contention that the most successful approach includes a holistic examination and treatment of the client's mental, physical and spiritual health. Pereira discusses his own life path and then presents a case for the creation of a Canadian Center for Policy Research on Dual Diagnosis. Dozens of DD-related resources are listed in the appendix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Pereira practices medicine in Surrey, BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the heat of the mid-day sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI rest by the ocean under the shade of a large tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt midnight,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewhere there is darkness all around\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebut the light shines just as brightly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- I awaken -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA creature of darkness I have been.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis I have not understood but now accept\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight, many things it is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn end to the darkness it cannot bring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf darkness is borne the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Robert B. Pereira\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agio Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47049408643312,"sku":"9781897435526","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781897435526_p0.jpg?v=1763611806","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781897435526","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}