When Anxiety and Addiction Collide

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Anxiety and addiction are each challenging to manage on their own—but when they occur together, the effects can feel overwhelming. Co-occurring disorders (also called dual diagnosis) refer to the presence of both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues to co-occur with addiction, […]