What are co-occurring disorders?

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What are co-occurring disorders?

The term co-occurring disorders refers to a condition where an individual has one or more substance-abuse disorders and one or more psychiatric disorders at the same time.


FACTS

In 2004, there were 4.6 million adults with both serious psychological distress and a substance use disorder:

  • 41.4% received treatment only for mental health problems;

  • 5% received treatment only for substance use problems;

  • 6% received treatment for both mental health and substance use problems;

  • 47.5% did not receive any treatment.

    *Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2005) Results from the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-28, DHHS Publication No. SMA05-4062). Rockville MD.

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