Mr. Charbonneau is a client with a mental illness and also uses cocaine. What is the correct term for this combination?

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The correct term for the combination of mental illness and substance use is "co-occurring", indicating that both conditions are present at the same time. Option A, "severe anxiety", is too narrow and does not acknowledge the substance use. Option B, "co-morbidity", is a more general term that could refer to any two or more conditions occurring simultaneously, not just mental illness and substance use. Option C, "co-dependency", refers to a specific type of dysfunctional relationship between individuals, and is not related to this client's situation.

Mr Charbonneau Is a Client with a Mental Illness and Also