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W hen someone is struggling with a substance use disorder along with a mental health disorder, this is known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. It is actually a very common issue and affected around 7.9 million adults in the United States in 2014. The two conditions become intertwined and often feed off of one another. It is essential that co-occurring disorders be treated simultaneously to address their interrelated nature and the impact that they have on a person’s recovery and well-being. Sometimes it is difficult to separate the two conditions because they have similar or overlapping symptoms. In some cases, the substance use disorder comes first and contributes to mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety. In other cases, the mental health disorder may come first and lead to a substance use disorder. It may not always be clear where it started, just that there is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. If one condition is treated before the other, it can reduce the effectiveness of overall recovery because there are still underlying issues that have not been addressed. Mental health plays an important role in reducing the risk of relapse and being able to focus on long-term recovery. We can help you treat this at 1st Step Behavioral Health. firststepbh.com
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