When a person has both a mental illness and a substance use disorder, it is called co-occurring disorders. These health problems often affect each other, making it complicated to diagnose, treat, and ...

Launched in 2013, the harris project is a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of co-occurring disorders (COD) - the combination of mental health challenges and substance use issues. Us ...

You may have heard the term “co-occurring disorder” or “dual diagnosis” or “comorbidity”—but what do these constructs mean, exactly? The term co-occurring disorder refers to the presence of two or ...

I never imagined the depths of my son Jon Michael’s struggles. He was athletic, popular, successful in school, and a supportive friend and brother. But beneath the surface, he battled an anxiety ...

Finding compassionate healthcare can be difficult for some women who suffer from both mental health and substance abuse disorders. But a new treatment option for this population opened up in Portland ...

Launched in 2013, the harris project is a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of co-occurring disorders (COD) — the combination of mental health challenges and substance use issues. Us ...

Comorbid medical and substance use disorders are common in people with schizophrenia. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize evidences on co-occurring medical and substance use disorders ...