Co-occurring disorders

Co-occurring disorders impact approximately 7.9 million adults in the United States. Notably, substance abuse disorders are often diagnosed in conjunction with other disorders. In this assignment, you will explore the reciprocal nature of substance abuse and a mood disorder, anxiety, or trauma, and you will use evidence to explain what a clinician should treat first if the client has co-occurring disorders. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: