World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD)

The growth across the world of what is now referred to as “Dual Disorders” brings about the need to create a World Association which will bring together professionals whose clinical, teaching and research activities are related to Dual Disorders.

WADD “World Association on Dual Disorders” was founded in April 19th, 2015 and it was legally registered in Madrid in July 2015.

This association has been created to achieve the following purposes: To increase the study, research and dissemination of Dual Pathology from a bio-psycho-social perspective, Dual Pathology being defined as the coincidence in the same person of an addiction, or addictive conduct and another mental disorder, being a priority to address the concept ‘Dual Disorders’ and its future role in the world.

Mission and Goals:
• Increase the level of knowledge and education on Dual Disorders
• Create a live tool which can serve as the major point of reference and contact to Dual Disorders related professionals.
• Increase the awareness of Dual Disorders worldwide and offer a platform for all Dual Disorder professionals.
• Promote the research on Dual Disorders.
• Promote the dissemination of information on Dual Disorders among health professionals, government and the public at large.
• Give voice to and represent professionals in the Dual Disorder area by providing information and scientific knowledge.
• Reduce the stigma related to Dual Disorders.