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Understanding the Link: What is the most common psychiatric co-occurring condition in older adults with opioid use disorders: a depression b anxiety disorders c schizophrenia d bipolar disorder?

According to the Alliance for Aging Research, over one million adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. are estimated to live with a substance use disorder. This complex health challenge often involves co-occurring mental health issues, leading many to question, 'What is the most common psychiatric co-occurring condition in older adults with opioid use disorders: a depression b anxiety disorders c schizophrenia d bipolar disorder?'

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