Abstract
Background: Little is known about the characteristics of individuals from Black minority ethnic groups in the UK with psychosis and co-occurring substance misuse.Aim: To examine and compare with a White group the characteristics of a community cohort of dually diagnosed individuals from Black minority ethnic groups.Method: People with psychosis and comorbid substance misuse (dual diagnosis) were identified through structured ratings by case managers. Data regarding their social and clinical characteristics were collected from staff and clients.Results: According to case managers, Black British-born individuals were more likely to misuse cannabis than the White group and to have been compulsorily hospitalized or reportedly involved in violence over an 18 month period.Conclusion: Attention should be paid in the development of dual diagnosis interventions to ethnic variations in patterns of comorbid substance use.Declaration of interest: The study was funded by the Maudsley NHS Trust.
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