What is a comorbid opioid and what does this mean for treatment?
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately half of individuals with a mental illness will also experience a substance use disorder during their lifetime. In this context, the term 'comorbid opioid' refers not to a specific drug, but to the challenging and common situation where an opioid use disorder (OUD) co-occurs with one or more other medical or psychiatric conditions.
