Theory and Practice of Treatment of Concurrent Major Depressive and Alcohol Use Disorders: 7 Lessons from Clinical Practice and Research

ABSTRACT Objectives: Both major depression and alcohol use are highly prevalent in the Canadian population. They are the major contributors to disability and decreased quality of life and, as they are often comorbid with each other, the diagnosis and treatment of concurrent depression and alcohol use disorder represent a challenging task with multiple clinical questions requiring evidence-based recommendations. Thus, the goal of this article …