1. Common Co-Occurring Disorders
Signs of prevalent co-occurring disorders
The mental health issues that most commonly co-occur with drug abuse are clinical depression,
anxiety disorders, and bipolar affective disorder.
Common signs of clinical depression
Sentiments of helplessness and hopelessness
Loss of interest in everyday tasks
Inability to feel pleasure
Appetite or weight changes
Sleep changes
Loss of vitality
Substantial feelings of insignificance or shame
Attention issues
Temper, physical pain, and imprudent conduct
(especially in males).
Prevalent symptoms and signs of mania in
bipolar disorder.
Sentiments of euphoria or excessive irritability.
Nonrealistic, grand beliefs.
Lowered requirement for sleeping.
Intensified energy.
Rapid speaking and racing thoughts.
Diminished judgment and impulse control.
Hyperactivity.
Anger or rage.
2. Standard signs of anxiety.
Excessive pressure and emotional distress.
Feeling jumpy or restless.
Irritability or feeling "edgy".
Racing heart beat or lack of breath.
Queasiness, tremoring, or lightheadedness.
Muscle tenseness, headaches.
Trouble focusing attention.
Sleep problems.