This episode discusses co-occurring disorders, where mental health and substance abuse issues happen together. The speakers, Mike Jones and Grant Young, explore the challenges of untangling these conditions and how they can worsen each other. They emphasize that both conditions need to be treated together for successful recovery. Key Points: - It's often difficult to determine whether mental health issues lead to substance abuse or vice versa. - People may use substances to self-medicate underlying mental health problems. - Substance abuse can worsen mental health problems. - Accurate diagnosis requires sobriety because substance use can alter test results. - Treatment plans should address both mental health and substance abuse issues. Lighthouse Recovery Texas Website: https://lighthouserecoverytx.com/