Co-occurring disorder refers to having a co-existing mental illness and substance use disorder. While commonly used to refer to the combination of substance use and mental disorders, the term can also ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol dependence (AD) are two of the most common and debilitating disorders diagnosed among American military veterans. AD and PTSD often occur together, ...

Anxiety disorders and alcohol dependence co-occur at an alarming rate. Researchers investigate what effect anxiety disorders may have on the success of alcoholism treatment. Social phobia was the ...

Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction isn’t a quick process. It takes time to get over a dependence, deal with withdrawal symptoms, and overcome the urge to use. Relapse means going back to using ...