Diagnóstico y tratamiento de la patología dual desde un enfoque integral en centros de tratamiento de adicciones

Abstract

Dual pathology currently presents itself as a problem of great interest within the medical environment, due to the increase in cases and the need to adequately care for this disease that designates the simultaneous existence of a type of addictive disorder and another mental disorder. that can directly affect the social development of people, or the intersection of both dysfunctions which are a priority within addiction care centers, in such a way that in everything related to its structuring it reveals the coexistence of a disorder that in many cases is generated by substance abuse or dependence, which increases when presenting a mental disorder unrelated to them and implies that the patient has a slower recovery. The purpose of this research is to determine the aspects of greatest determination within the diagnosis and Treatment of Dual Pathology from a Comprehensive Approach in Addiction Treatment Centers. This study is theoretically based on the Treatment of Dual Pathology, which considers that this is a dual pathology that goes hand in hand with the comorbidity or presence at the same time of several types of mental illnesses, such as addiction and another disorder. This is what determines people's behavior and emotions and requires professional help. Thus trying to control and prevent this condition from developing additive behaviors that affect the physical or mental capabilities of people. This research takes into consideration the use of a mixed approach, thus allowing the creation of a relatively extensive and complex criterion on the problems related to dual pathology. The techniques used within the investigative path go hand in hand with the application of: questionnaires and tests most commonly used as diagnostic tools are the following: the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Axis I Disorders (SCID-I). As a result, it can be seen that of the participants of the Specialized Center for Treatment of People with Problematic Consumption of Alcohol and other drugs (CETAD) of the Canton of Santa Rosa who have collaborated in this study, 55.55% indicate that they maintain previous diagnoses of Mental behavioral disorders due to multiple drug use and Schizophrenia, while 44.44% of the participants do not maintain a previous diagnosis. Therefore, it can be concluded that it is determined that users with dual pathology present greater severity in their substance use and worse social and work functioning than those who only have a substance use disorder, which suggests that the evaluation and the treatment of associated mental disorders is essential to improve treatment results.