Disorders

Know About Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction

Know About Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction

Before, renowned medical professionals argued about the possibility of suffering mental illnesses due to addiction to some substances like alcohol and other drugs. This argument has been ongoing; until recently when the numbers began to speak for themselves. A study done in the US shows that about half the population of people battling addiction in their life also suffer from some mental illnesses. And this condition is known as a co-occurring disorder. This condition is becoming increasingly popular amongst drug addicts. For instance, a survey done in 2018 shows that over 9million people experience a co-occurring disorder in the US.…
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