The prevalence of serious mental disorders in the substance abusing population can be characterized as:
A) not problematic
B) the norm,not the exception
C) dealt with effectively by most treatment programs
D) fairly rare

Question

The prevalence of serious mental disorders in the substance abusing population can be characterized as:
A) ​not problematic
B) ​the norm,not the exception
C) ​dealt with effectively by most treatment programs
D) ​fairly rare

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Research has consistently shown that serious mental disorders are common in the substance abusing population, with estimates ranging from 20-50%. This highlights the importance of addressing both substance abuse and mental health needs in treatment.

The Prevalence of Serious Mental Disorders in the Substance Abusing