Co-occurring disorders are characterized by having a mental illness and a substance use disorder at the same time. They are relatively common, with 21.5 million adults experiencing them.[1] One mental illness that can occur alongside addiction is known as schizoaffective disorder. Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that combines…

Co-occurring disorder is a term that describes someone experiencing a mental health condition at the same time as addiction. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 21.5 million adults struggled with co-occurring disorders in 2022.[1] Any mental illness can co-occur with addiction. That said, personality disorders…