Substance Use/ Co-Occurring Diagnosis 

Substance use can be a method to cope with overwhelming symptoms.  The best treatment is when a person receives both treatment for their mental health and substance use. 

Symptoms of substance use disorder may include:

• Withdrawal from friends and family
• Sudden changes in behavior
• Engaging in risky behaviors
• Developing a high tolerance and withdrawal symptoms
• Feeling like you need a drug to be able to function
• Extreme mood changes
• Confused thinking
• Problems concentrating
• Avoiding friends and social activities
• Thoughts of suicide