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Resources for patients and families struggling with substance use
The help you need, when you need it
Recovering from co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, or COD, is possible and within your reach.
For many people, it can be difficult to know where to start, especially when navigating options for both a substance use disorder and a mental illness.
While there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment, research shows that certain medications can help increase your chances at recovery when paired with other forms of help.
RAND, a nonprofit research institution, has curated a list of resources for these and other issues to help you find support and information you can trust.
Recovery your way
Making the decision to change is up to you. And with more telehealth and online support options, you can also decide which form of recovery is best for you.
Explore these out-of-office options and reach out to your doctor if you’re unsure which one is right for you.
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Co-Occurring Conditions
Get to know the connection between mental health and substance use.
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Help for Families
Understand how to talk to a family member about their substance use.
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Finding Treatment
Learn how to get started on your journey toward recovery.
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More resources for COD-alcohol
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What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)? What is COD?
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How does AUD affect mental health?
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What are some of the risks of AUD?
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What treatments are available for COD-alcohol?
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Navigating life with COD-alcohol
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Where can I find support online?
More resources for COD-opioid
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Understanding opioids and opioid use disorder (OUD)
- Prescription opioids and heroin
- Fentanyl: The dangers of this "man-made" opioid
- Prescription drug misuse
- Opioid overdose—information for patients
- OUD and pregnancy
- Frequently asked questions
- American Addiction Centers—Effects of opioid abuse
- Johns Hopkins Medicine—Signs and effects of opioid abuse
- Effects of opioid abuse on the body
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Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs)
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Effective treatment for people with OUD
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Resources for people with OUD and chronic pain
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Medication for OUD resources
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Recovery support resources
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Naloxone resources for clients and families
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Additional resources for family members
- Nine strategies for families helping a loved one in recovery
- Stigma: The most dangerous part of addiction
- Supporting a friend or family member with mental health problems
- Opioid addiction treatment: A guide for patients, families, and friends
- Resources for families with a teen or young adult using opioids
- Seeking drug abuse treatment: Know what to ask
- Step-by-step guides to finding treatment for drug use disorders