The term dual diagnosis refers to the notion that people can only be diagnosed with two substance abuse disorders under the new criteria proposed by the 5^th Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

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The statement is incorrect. Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of a substance abuse disorder and a mental illness, not the number of substance abuse disorders a person can be diagnosed with. The DSM-5 allows for the diagnosis of multiple substance abuse disorders.

The Term Dual Diagnosis Refers to the Notion That People