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NIDA releases a new research report on comorbidity of addiction and other mental illnesses
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently released a research report, Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses, summarising the state of the science regarding the complex relationship between substance abuse and other mental disorders.
For the past 20 years, national surveys have documented the high prevalence of drug abuse among individuals diagnosed with other mental illnesses and vice versa. For example, studies show that people diagnosed with mood or anxiety disorders are about twice as likely to also suffer from a drug use disorder, and the inverse is also true. "We do not know enough yet to predict precisely whether one disorder will lead to the other(s) or how to prevent comorbidity," said NIDA Director Nora D. Volkow, M.D. "We do know, however, that the high rate of comorbidity means that we need a comprehensive approach to intervention that identifies, evaluates, and treats each disorder concurrently."
NIDA's research report describes common factors that can lead to comorbidity, including genetic and gender vulnerabilities, involvement of similar brain regions, and the influence of developmental factors; and discusses how comorbidity can be diagnosed and treated. Several examples of behavioural therapies tested in patients with comorbid conditions--as well as potential medications--are outlined in the research report.
The comorbidity research report also highlights some of the challenges of treating these conditions concurrently. It also covers the unique needs of returning military personnel and their families may demand novel approaches.
Published by PCUG Addiction Treatment on 12/01/2020.
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