P0046 - Descriptive study of patients admitted in the dual pathology unit of Centres Assistencials Emili Mira I Lopez

Abstract

Background and Aims:

High comorbidity between severe mental disorders and substance dependence has been observed in our area. Dual pathology oriented programs are crucial in developing treatment strategies for these patients. This study describes the profile of the patients admitted in our dual pathology unit so as to evaluate and plan more efficient and effective treatments.

Methodology:

Correlative admitted patients have been included in the period between January 2005 and July 2005(N=50). Sociodemographical data, medical and psychiatric history, substance abuse pattern and treatments received have been collected.

Results:

Although the heterogeneity of the studied sample, the most frequent profile observed has been low social class, Mediterranean male stereotype affected of schizophrenia and related disorders or with borderline personality disorder. Cannabis and alcohol are the most frequent substances.

Conclusions:

the results of this study contributes to elaborate and modify our dual pathology program.