Issue Brief: Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use
November 2024
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This detailed Issue Brief offers valuable information to State Mental Health Authorities about co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The document highlights the commonality of CODs and negative outcomes in the absence of evidence-based integrated care, provides an overview of treatment barriers and potential solutions, and the effectiveness of integrated care. It also highlights six guide principles to work with individuals with CODs.