The Journal of Dual Diagnosis: Open Access  is a peer-reviewed, the open access journal as Editor-in-Chief, it is my distinct honour and privilege to welcome you for the upcoming issues of our Journal.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness characterized by a distorted self-image, impulsiveness, extreme emotions and intense, unstable relationships. Individuals with BPD often suffer from other psychological disorders, such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders.

BPD often occur concurrently. Two-thirds of individuals suffering from BPD have abused a substance at some point in their lives. Many BPD sufferers use drugs to mask their symptoms or to feel better about themselves, making substance abuse common among those with this disorder. For some, it can be a form of self-medication that brings feelings of calm.

Both conditions are characterized by extreme mood swings, self-destructive behaviors, deceitful actions, and unstable relationships and careers. These similarities make it difficult to diagnose both conditions separately. Often, a single condition is diagnosed first and the other is discovered later. Treating co-occurring addiction and BPD is also quite challenging. Given that those with BPD are already prone to emotional instability, adding drugs or alcohol to the mix can make their behaviors and choices even more erratic. One of the biggest struggles in treating these co-occurring disorders is getting the patient to complete the treatment program.

Research Articles, Review Articles, Mini-review, Case Reports, Opinion, Letters to the Editor and Editorials, Rapid and Short Communications, Commentary on all the aspects of the Journal are accepted. Submitted articles are subjected to stringent peer review and revision process before being accepted for publication, to maintain the quality and significance of the journal. The articles published are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication thus improving the citations for authors and attaining a good impact factor.

Manuscripts can be submitted to editorial office through E-mail: dualdiagnosis@emedsci.com

Regards,
Nancy Ella
Journal Editor
Dual Diagnosis: Open Access
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