Co-occurring Psychiatrists, or rather, co-occurring disorder psychiatrists
Are those specialists who concentrate on identifying and diagnosing co-occurring disorders that exist in those suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. Most commonly, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders are found in those seeking treatment. However, there may be underlying diagnosed physical problems as well – cancer, heart problems, etc. In order for treatment programs for addiction to be successful, all factors must be considered and properly addressed. A patient is considered to have a co-occurring disorder is there is substance addiction and at least one other mental health issue.