The harris project Shares How to Identify the Signs of Co-Occurring Disorders and How to Help

Identifying signs that you or someone you care about might have co-occurring disorders — the combination of mental health challenges and substance misuse — can be challenging, because symptoms may overlap and vary depending on the mental health disorders and substances involved. Still, there are some common warning signs to look out for:

1. Routinely or atypically engaging in impulsive or risky behaviors.
2. Mood swings, intense bursts of energy,…