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Is it common for long term drug addicts to be mis-diagnosed with mental disorders?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I don't have a : Statistical response for you. However, there is a great overlap of symptoms between certain drug addictions ; psychological disorders. Additionally, drug abuse can trigger or worsen psychiatric disorders.

Answered 10/5/2013

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