Co-Occurring Disorders

Integrated Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use—Because One Affects the Other

When mental health issues and substance use collide, patients often find themselves trapped in a frustrating cycle: anxiety fuels drinking, depression makes sobriety harder, trauma feeds relapse. At MindHealth MD, we specialize in identifying and treating Co-Occurring Disorders—because real progress requires treating both at the same time, not one at the expense of the other.

We help patients stabilize symptoms, manage cravings, and build a foundation for long-term recovery with psychiatric care that addresses the full picture.

What Are Co-Occurring Disorders

Common pairings include:

Depression and alcohol use

Anxiety and benzodiazepine dependency

PTSD and opioid misuse

Bipolar disorder and stimulant addiction

Signs a Co-Occurring Disorder May Be Present

Trouble staying sober despite past treatment success

Unstable mood, energy, or behavior even while in recovery

Using substances to cope with emotional pain or trauma

Ongoing anxiety or depression despite therapy

Repeated relapses during or after mental health treatment

Difficulty finding providers who treat both issues together

Who We Help

Patients discharging from rehab or mental health facilities
Individuals whose mental health symptoms and substance use are deeply intertwined
People struggling to get properly diagnosed or stabilized
Families who suspect there’s more going on than addiction alone
Providers looking for psychiatric support for dual diagnosis patients

Our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Model

Full Psychiatric and Substance Use Evaluation

We assess mental health symptoms, substance use history, and treatment response to create a unified diagnosis and care plan.

Medication Management

We prescribe medications that support both mood stabilization and addiction recovery—avoiding substances with high abuse potential and monitoring closely for interactions or complications.

Short-Term Psychiatric Care

We offer immediate stabilization while coordinating with external therapists, counselors, or treatment programs that support long-term dual diagnosis care.

Continuity and Coordination

Our providers understand how fragile recovery can be. We work collaboratively to support the patient’s progress across both dimensions of care—mental and physical, psychiatric and behavioral.

Why Our Approach Works

Appointments within 48–72 hours
Licensed psychiatric providers with addiction and mental health experience
Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Virtual or in-person care models for flexibility and discretion
Built to support transitions from residential, outpatient, or community care

OCD can be isolating—but treatment doesn’t have to be. We help patients take control of their thoughts, their routines, and their lives with compassion and clinical strength.

Common Mental Health Conditions Seen in Co-Occurring Cases

Major Depression

Anxiety Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

PTSD and trauma-related symptoms

ADHD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Start Today—No More Waiting

You don’t have to go through this alone. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed — support is here.