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An Introduction to Co-Occurring Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Use Disorders

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This guide introduces professional care providers to borderline personality disorder (BPD). It covers signs and symptoms of BPD, with or without co-occurring substance use disorder. The guide also discusses the importance of monitoring clients for self-harm and suicide, and referrals to treatment.

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SMA14-4879
Publication Date
November 2014
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