Concurrent Disorders
Pride and Recovery Hand in Hand
June 15, 2023
A senior member of Edgewood’s clinical team is using his own harrowing story…
Ending the Vicious Cycle of Concurrent Disorders
April 26, 2023
By Yvette Brown What is Concurrent Disorder? Also known as co-occurring, comorbidity…
What’s the link between alcohol use and depression?
July 22, 2022
The relationship between depression and alcohol use disorder is well documented, but…
Linking Post-Traumatic Stress and Addiction in Canada’s Military
December 6, 2021
When two soldiers go to war and are exposed to the same…
Concurrent Disorders: What Are They and How Are They Treated?
November 15, 2021
The term “concurrent disorder” is used to describe a wide range of…
Untreated Mental Health and Addiction: A Most Dangerous Workplace Hazard
November 1, 2021
Originally written for the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association (OOHNA) Xpress (Sept/Oct…
Integrated Treatment of Substance Use Disorders and Concurrent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)…
March 28, 2019
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after an individual has been exposed…
Working as a Firefighter with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
March 11, 2019
I have lived with mental health disorders for most of my life.…
Addiction and Mental Illness: The Most Common Concurrent Disorders
October 5, 2018
Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma disorders—these are the most common mental…
Bell Let’s Talk Day – Mental Illness Coupled with Addiction Are More…
February 15, 2017
Are Canadians doing a better job at helping people with mental illness…
Is There a Relationship Between ADHD and Substance Use Disorder?
May 12, 2016
Written by: Dr. Charles Whelton, MD, FRCP(C ), ABAM During their initial…
People with Substance Abuse Problems Are At More Risk of Developing Depression
February 16, 2016
Written By: Dr. Charlie Whelton, MD, FRCP(C), ABAM Symptoms of mood disorders…
