DIAGNOSIS, DUAL (PSYCHIATRY)
\dˌa͡ɪəɡnˈə͡ʊsɪs], \dˌaɪəɡnˈəʊsɪs], \d_ˌaɪ_ə_ɡ_n_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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The co-existence of a substance abuse disorder with a psychiatric disorder. The diagnostic principle is based on the fact that it has been found often that chemically dependent patients also have psychiatric problems of various degrees of severity.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].