Quick answer: SLS Psychiatry evaluates psychiatric symptoms that co-occur with substance use in adults. According to SAMHSA's 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 21.5 million U.S. adults had both a mental illness and a substance use disorder in the past year. SLS Psychiatry can evaluate co-occurring psychiatric symptoms and discuss appropriate treatment options or referrals when needed.
Mental health conditions often co-occur with substance use. Understanding the interplay between the two is essential for safe and effective care.
SLS Psychiatry can evaluate co-occurring psychiatric symptoms and discuss appropriate treatment options or referrals when needed. We focus on identifying mood, anxiety, sleep, or attention symptoms that may persist independently of substance use.
Evaluating and managing mood or anxiety symptoms that persist independent of substance use, providing education, and providing referrals for specialized addiction treatment (such as outpatient SUD programs, IOP, partial hospitalization, or detox) when needed.
If you are managing mental health symptoms alongside substance use concerns and want a careful clinical assessment.
SAMHSA's 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates that 21.5 million U.S. adults had both a mental illness and a substance use disorder in the past year.
No. For intensive substance-use treatment, detox, emergency concerns, or a higher level of care, patients may need a specialty referral or emergency support.
Yes. The evaluation process includes a discussion of current substance use to inform diagnosis and safety planning.
A co-occurring disorder (sometimes called dual diagnosis) is the simultaneous presence of a mental health condition and a substance use disorder.