Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If your teen or young adult is struggling, you may be wondering: is this just a phase — or something more serious?
In this video, we break down teen mental health and substance use, also known as co-occurring disorders. Learn how mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD can overlap with substance use — and what warning signs families should not ignore.
👉 In this video, you’ll learn:
0:26 What are co-occurring disorders
1:31 Why mental health and substance use often occur together
2:32 Signs of co-occurring disorders
3:45 How parents and caregivers can start the conversation
4:14 Treatment options: What “integrated treatment” means—and why it matters
6:00 Remember, as a parent, you deserve support too
Research shows that up to 50% of young people with mental health disorders also struggle with substance use, and many teens using drugs or alcohol are also dealing with anxiety, depression, or other conditions.
The good news: healing is possible with the right support.
If you’re worried about your child, you’re not alone — and there are effective treatment options available, including counseling, outpatient programs, support groups, and family-focused care.
💬 Subscribe for more videos on teen mental health, parenting support, and substance use prevention: bit.ly/SubcribeToEndAddiction
#mentalhealth #dualdiagnosis #teenmentalhealth #substanceusedisorder
Learn more about co-occurring disorders: drugfree.org/mentalhealth
About Partnership to End Addiction:
Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
Connect with us: drugfree.org
Facebook: facebook.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
Twitter: twitter.com/ToEndAddiction
Instagram: instagram.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/PartnershipToEndAddiction
#LetsEndAddiction
Mental Health and Substance Use: Co-Occurring Disorders Explained | Partnership to End Addiction
If your teen or young adult is struggling, you may be wondering: is this just a phase — or something more serious?
In this video, we break down teen mental health and substance use, also known as co-occurring disorders. Learn how mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD can overlap with substance use — and what warning signs families should not ignore.
👉 In this video, you’ll learn:
0:26 What are co-occurring disorders
1:31 Why mental health and substance use often occur together
2:32 Signs of co-occurring disorders
3:45 How parents and caregivers can start the conversation
4:14 Treatment options: What “integrated treatment” means—and why it matters
6:00 Remember, as a parent, you deserve support too
Research shows that up to 50% of young people with mental health disorders also struggle with substance use, and many teens using drugs or alcohol are also dealing with anxiety, depression, or other conditions.
The good news: healing is possible with the right support.
If you’re worried about your child, you’re not alone — and there are effective treatment options available, including counseling, outpatient programs, support groups, and family-focused care.
💬 Subscribe for more videos on teen mental health, parenting support, and substance use prevention: bit.ly/SubcribeToEndAddiction
#mentalhealth #dualdiagnosis #teenmentalhealth #substanceusedisorder
Learn more about co-occurring disorders: drugfree.org/mentalhealth
About Partnership to End Addiction:
Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
Connect with us: drugfree.org
Facebook: facebook.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
Twitter: twitter.com/ToEndAddiction
Instagram: instagram.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/PartnershipToEndAddiction
#LetsEndAddiction
Mental Health and Substance Use: Co-Occurring Disorders Explained | Partnership to End Addiction
