Co-Occurring Disorders
Most people who develop substance use disorders are managing something else underneath. Treating only the addiction usually means relapse. Treating both, in parallel, is the standard of care.
Generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety. Frequently driving substance use as self-medication.
Major depressive disorder treated alongside substance use, not after.
Trauma-informed care from clinicians experienced in PTSD-and-addiction overlap.
Co-occurring with stimulant misuse, alcohol, and cannabis use disorders.
Mood-stabilizer-aware care with psychiatric oversight.
Treated with consistency and clear clinical boundaries.