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Patient Guide: Mental Health and Addiction

Some people have a both a mental health problem and a substance use disorder. This combination can affect treatment for opioid use disorder.

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How having a mental health problem can affect treatment for opioid use disorder
Which mental health problems are common among patients with opioid use disorder
The importance of treating both a mental health and opioid use disorder when they occur together

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Patient Guide: Mental Health and Addiction

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