When it comes to substance use disorders, there are often co-occurring mental health conditions that manifest as well. The most common co-occurring disorders tend to…
Much like the rest of the United States, residents of Texas are experiencing the toll substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions take on…
In the state of Texas alone, over 3 million people are living with mental illness1. More than 50% of men and women in the United…
Co-occurring conditions, also known as dual diagnosis, arise when an individual suffers from both substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health conditions simultaneously. This complex…
Alcohol addiction and depression commonly present themselves together. An addiction can lead to depression, and vice versa, depression can lead to drinking in excess. People…
Self-medication is a slippery slope. Using any drug without the supervision of a medical professional can lead you down an unhealthy path that quickly leads…
For many, they may not even realize that they are dealing with a co-occurring mental health disorder alongside a substance user disorder. This is the…
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a term used to describe the presence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use…
Behavioral health encompasses both substance use disorders and mental health disorders. In treating these various disorders, behavioral health specialists employ a wide variety of evidence-based…
Depression affects millions of American adults annually and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. An estimated 20 percent of Americans will experience depression at…