Depression and Substance Abuse: Why They Occur Together and How Outpatient Treatment Helps

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If you’re struggling with both depression and substance abuse, you’re not alone. The co-occurrence of these conditions—what mental health professionals call “dual diagnosis” or “co-occurring disorders”—is remarkably common. In fact, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more than half of people who experience a substance use disorder also have a mental health […]