Substance use and borderline personality disorder: fostering hope in the face of complexity

Fiona Donald; Shalini Arunogiri; Dan I. Lubman

doi:10.1177/1039856219875061

Substance use and borderline personality disorder: fostering hope in the face of complexity

Fiona Donald, Shalini Arunogiri, Dan I. Lubman

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Abstract

Objective: Impulsivity and emotional dysregulation are common characteristics of patients presenting with co-occurring borderline personality disorder (BPD) and substance use disorder (SUD). This article aims to provide an overview of the clinical approaches psychiatrists should consider when treating patients with these conditions. Conclusions: Co-occurring BPD and SUD can be effectively treated within a staged, transdiagnostic approach with an emphasis on the therapeutic alliance.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	569-572
Number of pages	4
Journal	Australasian Psychiatry
Volume	27
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856219875061
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2019

Keywords

addiction
borderline personality disorder
comorbidity
dual diagnosis
substance use disorder

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