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Better Understanding Addictive and Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders
An individual is diagnosed with an addictive disorder when use of a substance, such as alcohol or drugs, or a behavior, such as gambling, Internet use, or shopping, causes significant problems in the person’s life.
Often, an individual may have psychiatric disorders at the same time as addictive disorders. When this occurs, it is called a co-occurring psychiatric disorder or co-occurring disorder. The multiple problems usually affect one another and interact with each other.
Impact of Addictive Disorders and Co-occurring Disorders
Left untreated, an addictive disorder can contribute to increased mental illness symptoms. In addition, untreated mental health issues can lead to increased addictive symptoms.
Fortunately, both addictive and co-occurring psychiatric disorders are treatable and with the proper mental health assistance, the patient can return to pursue a healthy, fulfilling life.
Nationally-renowned psychiatric programs for addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders treatment within the Sibcy House provide integrated, simultaneous clinical focus on mental health and substance use issues. As research now indicates, addressing both issues in an integrated model is the most effective treatment approach.
Learn the facts about co-occurring disorders.
Causes of Addictive and Co-occurring Disorders
Although doctors are still determining the specific causes for addictive disorders, most believe that addictive disorders and co-occurring mental health problems may result from a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors.
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