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The Assertive Community Treatment model of mental health service delivery h
as been extensively studied and has undergone various modifications over th
e past twenty years. This article describes a modified ACT Team approach to
the treatment of individuals who suffer from severe comorbid mental illnes
s and substance abuse. Demographics of patients who are chosen to receive t
hese intensive services, service utilization patterns, and elements of team
treatment are discussed. Comparisons with less severely ill dual diagnosis
patients who receive more traditional case management services are reviewe
d.