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: Received: 1 October 2024 / Approved: 2 October 2024 / Online: 2 October 2024 (14:15:17 CEST)
How to cite:
Montgomery, R. M. The Intertwined Epidemics: Comorbidity of Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders. Preprints2024, 2024100183. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0183.v1
Montgomery, R. M. The Intertwined Epidemics: Comorbidity of Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders. Preprints 2024, 2024100183. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0183.v1
Montgomery, R. M. The Intertwined Epidemics: Comorbidity of Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders. Preprints2024, 2024100183. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0183.v1
APA Style
Montgomery, R. M. (2024). The Intertwined Epidemics: Comorbidity of Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0183.v1
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Montgomery, R. M. 2024 "The Intertwined Epidemics: Comorbidity of Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0183.v1
Abstract
Substance abuse and psychiatric disorders are two prevalent and interrelated public health concerns that often coexist, leading to complex clinical scenarios. This comorbidity poses significant challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and understanding the causal relationships between the two conditions. Frequently, one disorder is neglected in favor of the other, and misconceptions abound regarding which condition precipitates the other. This article explores the common comorbidity of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders, delving into the prevalence, diagnostic challenges, treatment implications, and the bidirectional nature of causality. By examining current research and clinical practice, we aim to shed light on the misconceptions and emphasize the need for integrated approaches to effectively address both conditions concurrently.
Biology and Life Sciences, Neuroscience and Neurology
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This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
