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What are Concurrent Disorders?

The term Concurrent Disorders (CD for short) generally describes a situation in which a person experiences a mental health concern and a substance use concern and/or a gambling concern. A person with a substance use concern has a higher risk of having a mental health concern and the reverse is also true. These issues do not need to occur at the same time to be considered concurrent disorders.

Pinewood Centre is committed to ensuring that all our services are provided with welcoming attitudes and are responsive to the needs of individuals with CD.

Other terms for concurrent disorders

You may also hear other terms to describe concurrent disorders. In the United States and in some international literature, the terms dual disorders or dual diagnosis have been used. However, in Canada, these terms are used to describe the combination of mental health concerns and developmental challenges. These terms will still be found on websites and in other research you may do on the combination of mental health and substance use concerns. Some research will also refer to the co-morbidity of mental health and substance use issues. More recently, the term "co-occurring disorders" has been commonly used to refer to clients with concurrent disorders. In Canada, Concurrent Disorders remains the most universally accepted term.