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Co-occurrence

The Co-occurrence of Nicotine With Other Substance Use and Addiction: Risks, Mechanisms, Consequences, and Implications for Practice, With a Focus on Youth

Neuroscience of Nicotine: Mechanisms and Treatment
Published: 2019

Substance Use + Mental Health: Your Guide to Addressing Co-occurring Disorders (PDF)

Download our guide on what to do when your child is struggling with mental health issues at the same time as substance use, known as having co-occurring disorders.

Perceived Need for Treatment and Engagement in Mental Health Services Among Community-Referred Racial/Ethnic Minority Adolescents

Administration and Policy in Mental Health
Published: September 2018

The Co-occurrence of Nicotine and Other Substance Use and Addiction Among Youth and Adults in the United States: Implications for Research, Practice, and Policy

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Published: 2017

A Clinician’s Guide to Co-occurring ADHD among Adolescent Substance Users: Comorbidity, Neurodevelopmental Risk, and Evidence-based Treatment Options

Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse
Published: April 2017

Smoking Status and Psychosocial Factors in Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa

Eating Behaviors
Published: April 2016

Prenatal Cocaine Exposure, Illicit-Substance Use and Stress and Craving Processes During Adolescence

Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Published: January 2016

Neurobiological Underpinnings of Obesity and Addiction: A Focus on Binge Eating Disorder and Implications for Treatment

Psychiatric Times
Published: July 2015

Gender Differences in Age of Smoking Initiation and Its Association with Health

Addiction Research and Theory
Published: April 2015

Support mental health and addiction care for pregnant and postpartum individuals

Mental health conditions are among the most common medical complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period, but care remains limited.

Online Support Community Meetings

Is Your Child Depressed? Substances Can Make Things Worse…

Prepare for Mental Health and Addiction Outcomes of Future Emergencies

We were unprepared for not only the disease of COVID itself, but for the mental health and substance use crises that have accompanied it.

Support the Mental Health Justice Act

Substance use disorders and mental illness are health care issues, not crimes. An appropriate crisis response should connect people to care, not jail.

Former NFL player Montee Ball

In this episode of Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas, Montee talks about his journey through addiction, how he found purpose in fatherhood, and his work as a recovery advocate for communities of color.

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

Under the Parity Act, insurance companies are required to provide coverage for substance use disorders, just as they would for any other disease.

Helping Your Child Manage Co-Occurring Disorders

If your child has been diagnosed with co-occurring disorders, it can be helpful to stay vigilant.

Telehealth for Addiction

Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of telehealth will help you decide how to best use these services for you and your family.

5 Things Parents Need to Know About Back to School & Mental Health

Mental health and substance use issues are just some of the topics that cause parents concern as the school year begins. Here's how to help.

Substance Use + Mental Health guide

What if your child is struggling with substance use and their mental health, like depression anxiety or ADHD, at the same time?

What If Your Teen Uses Drugs AND Has Anxiety, ADHD or Bipolar Disorder?

Many teens suffer from depression, anxiety or other mental illness. Unfortunately, this puts them more at risk for developing a drug problem and co-occurring disorders.

Stress and Sleep

Teenagers are living life at full speed and need more sleep than adults to stay healthy and safe – and cope with stress.

School Stress: Healthy Stress vs. “Red Flag” Stress

How can parents tell when their child is experiencing a ‘normal’ amount of stress — and when they should be worried? We reached out to two pediatricians to find out.
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