Akansha Naraindas

Dec 28, 2023 | mdpi.com | Akansha Naraindas |Marina Moreno |Sarah Cooney

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Oct 4, 2023 | nationalelfservice.net | Akansha Naraindas

Approximately 30% to 50% of individuals facing severe mental illness (SMI) also encounter concurrent alcohol or drug use (Weaver et al., 2001). Co-Occurring Serious Mental Health problems and Alcohol/Drug use (COSMHAD) exacerbates the challenges faced by these individuals, as it leads to poorer treatment outcomes, reduced treatment retention and increased morbidity (Amodeo et al., 2008; Cornelius et al., 1995; Hayes et al., 2011).