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Mental Health & Learning Disabilities in the Criminal Courts

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b. Dual diagnosis

Dual diagnosis is the term used to describe people with mental health and substance abuse problems. The most recent statistics say that 75% of adult prisoners have a dual diagnosis (Offender Health Research Network, 2009). Many people with mental health conditions use drugs or alcohol to help them to deal with their symptoms.

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