In medical jargon, "dual diagnosis" commonly refers to the concurrent diagnosis of a substance addiction compounded by a separate (but often interfering) mental illness. Dual Diagnosis glimpses into the lives of individuals who live with co-occurring disorders, and offers insight into their experiences, their treatment options, and the manner in which they adjust to societal expectations. This piece of long form investigative journalism delves into the hard facts and general statistics about the dually diagnosed patient, giving a more human perspective to a demographic too often dehumanized.
Human trafficking has become a global pandemic which affects millions of people worldwide. People of all ages and backgrounds can be potential victims of exploitation and modern enslavement. Why do criminal organizations traffic human beings and how it has become such an extremely lucrative global industry? This book will teach you to identify the signs of human trafficking and the methods you can embrace as an individual in trying to help slow the vicious cycle of exploitation and abuse of humans in society.
