Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder
Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders involve the simultaneous presence of substance abuse and mental health disorders. This condition requires an integrated treatment approach to address both issues concurrently for effective recovery.
What Are Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders?
These disorders reflect a complex relationship between mental health and substance use, where each can exacerbate the other. It is crucial to identify and treat both conditions together rather than separately.
Signs of Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders
- Using substances to cope with mental health issues
- Deterioration of mental health despite substance use
- Difficulty maintaining treatment for mental health due to substance use
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms in the absence of substance use
- Repeated attempts to quit or control substance use are unsuccessful
Treatment for Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders
Effective treatment for co-occurring disorders involves integrating services for both substance use and mental health issues. Our approach includes personalized therapy, medication management, and support groups.
Seeking Help
Addressing both mental health and substance use is crucial for recovery. If you or a loved one is dealing with co-occurring disorders, contact us to learn more about our integrated treatment options.