Substance Abuse and Psychopathology

Substance misuse and abuse exist in almost every human society. In our western civilization, the bulk of attention has focused on those individuals who specifically seek treatment or those who have become so disabled by these problems that they require treatment. These individuals usually qualify for a psychiatric diagnosis of alcohol or other substance abuse. However, just as it has been recognized that primary substance abuse is frequently associated with other diagnosable psychi­ atric d...