As clinicians, we often see co-occurring concerns for clients, and a lot of conversations I have had with folks is what came first?
- It is important to identify that both mental health disorders can contribute to substance use concerns, as well as substance use can mimic or identify as mental health concerns.
- There are a wide variety of therapeutic modalities that can be used to support individuals who are or have experienced either substances use concerns or have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder.
- There are medications that can support some substance use concerns, as well as some that help moderate use or work on cravings that may be present for someone. It is important to also identify that there are some medications that can support individuals with mental health concerns.