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Co-occurring disorders

People who suffer from substance abuse disorders together with mental health issues are usually diagnosed to have co-occurring disorders also known as dual disorders. Treatment for co-occuring disorders  is also different as it involves treatment of two problems rather than just one.. Substance use basically encompasses alcohol or drug abuse or dependence.Alcohol or drug abuse  is a condition in which use of alcohol or drugs begins to meddle in normal   functioning of a person at work, at school, or in his/ her social relationships.Alcohol   or drug dependence is far serious than abuse as people suffering from it have failed attempts to refrain from usage of drug or alcohol.In some of the cases, it is the physiological dependence which is depicted by enhanced quantity of drug intake and   experiencing   withdrawal symptoms like tremors and nausea when usage is stopped. Mental health disorders Menntal health disorders are commonly seen in lot of people. There has been marke