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Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction NeedsWhat Does Dual Diagnosis Mean—and How Does It Relate to Co-Occurring Needs?In mental health and addiction care, “dual diagnosis” commonly refers to a person having both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.…→Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction NeedsWhat Should a Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Assessment Cover?A co-occurring assessment should bring mental health, substance use, physical health, medication, safety, and daily circumstances into the same clinical…→Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction NeedsAlcohol and Anxiety: Why the Pattern Matters When Seeking TreatmentIf alcohol and anxiety are both concerns, an assessment should explore their timing and relationship rather than assume one simple explanation. Describe…→Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction NeedsDepression and Substance Use: Planning Care for Both ConcernsWhen depression and substance use are both concerns, care planning should consider them together. Describe your mood, daily functioning, pattern of use,…→Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction NeedsWhy a Diagnosis Alone Does Not Determine the Right Residential SettingA diagnosis can help describe a clinical concern, but it does not determine every aspect of care. Two people with the same diagnosis may have different…→
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