Is there any interaction between psychiatric disorders and alcohol and other drug (AOD) use?
The interaction between both acute and chronic alcohol/drug use and psychiatric disorders is significant and must be taken into account when diagnosing and treating people with dual disorders. Acute and chronic AOD use, as well as withdrawal, can cause symptoms that mimic psychiatric disorders and psychiatric behaviors can mimic behaviors associated with AOD problems. There are many other associated problems with this. We recommend DHHS TIP Series 9 as a good source for more information. Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Coexisting Mental Illness and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, 9, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. DHHS Publication No.
