Advances in Dual Diagnosis

Policy, practice and research in mental health and substance use

Editorial Objectives

Advances in Dual Diagnosis (ADD) welcomes the submission of articles from practitioners, managers and academics who are involved in delivering services to people who are dually diagnosed.

The aim of the journal is to establish a high quality source of information and intelligence for policymakers, practitioners, researchers and managers across a range of settings by linking theory to practice.

Topicality

Advances in Dual Diagnosis is a journal for frontline workers, practitioners, managers and researchers. The journal is rooted in the experience of dual diagnosis in practice, with user and carers’ experiences central to the tone and themes covered. It aims to support frontline workers in delivery of evidence-based practice and provides a forum for the debate of current issues and opinions.

Key Journal Audiences

Advances in Dual Diagnosis is vital for everyone involved with people with a dual diagnosis. It is a hugely valuable source of information for practitioners, frontline staff, nurses, managers, policy-makers, psychologists, social workers, academics, researchers, universities and colleges, local authorities, commissioners, carers, users of services and students.

Coverage

The journal provides practical information to help improve services for people with dual diagnosis. It provides a forum for the dissemination of:

best practice
case studies
peer-reviewed papers
user and carer perspectives and involvement
workforce development, training and education
international perspectives and experiences.

Abstracted & Indexed in:

British Nursing Index
Drug & Alcohol Findings
Social Care Online
SOCINDEX

Advances in Dual Diagnosis is available as part of an online subscription to the Emerald Health and Social Care Subject Collection. For more information, please email collections@emeraldinsight.com.

This journal is a member of and subscribes to the
principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Sample Articles

The development of dual diagnosis link workers in a mental health trust: reflections from clinical practice
Richard Edwards
Volume: 4 Issue: 2; 2011
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