Youth Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders
Shared by Livia
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Originally posted by Edie
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70%–80% of adolescents with a substance use disorder also manifest comorbid psychopathology, known also as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. Co-occurring disorders are the presence of one or more comorbid psychiatric disorders in addition to a substance use disorder.
These comorbidities can...
Great post! Co-morbidity has always fascinated me. Although it can significantly complicate diagnoses, it definitely belongs in the conversation of substance use disorders. I'd be interested to see how co-occurring disorders particularly affect youth. I'll have to give this book a try.