Co-Occurring Disorders

Living with both schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, known as dual diagnosis, creates complex challenges that impact roughly 40-50% of individuals with schizophrenia. Effective treatment requires an integrated care model that simultaneously addresses both the mental health condition and substance use through comprehensive assessment and evidence-based therapies. With the right support system, including medical […]

Living with both bipolar disorder and substance use requires navigating complex challenges like self-medication and shared biological factors. Recovery for dual diagnosis is achievable through integrated treatment plans that simultaneously address mental health and substance abuse issues via professional therapy, specialized medication, and strong support networks. Living with both bipolar disorder and a substance use […]

Many Americans who suffer from PTSD use alcohol or drugs to numb their emotional pain, leading to addiction. Learn about options for treating both conditions.

Living with bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction is challenging. Find out how to manage your co-occurring symptoms.

Co-occurring disorders, also referred to as comorbidity, occur when a person has a substance use disorder and another mental health issue.

Mental health and addiction often go hand in hand. Understanding how and why is critical to safeguarding your recovery. In this article, Mountainside clinician Meg Currie shares mental health tips to help you avoid relapse.

Addressing mental health concerns is an important part of addiction treatment. Lisa Westerson, Assistant Clinical Director at Mountainside treatment center, shares common signs of mental illness and what you should do if you recognize these signs.

Approximately 30 percent of Americans suffer from an alcohol misuse disorder. Many of which are high functioning individuals with successful careers and family lives.

Addiction can impact anyone, but social and physiological factors lead to gender-specific concerns. Learn how substance abuse affects men and women.

Chester Bennington’s suicide has many people talking about addiction and mental health. Learn about the singer’s life and how he and his music inspired others.