Dual Diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse UK)

Explain the nature and cause of mental ill health and alcohol/substance misuse, identify the skills needed to work with people with dual diagnosis. Critically evaluate the different strategies and services available to address the problems of alcohol substance use/misuse and mental ill health and critically assess the nature of community involvement and the effectiveness of health promotional strategies for people with dual diagnosis. Must include the legalisation of drugs in Portugal and the effects it has had on drug users.