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• The occurrence of two disorders or illnesses in the same person, also referred to as co-occurring conditions or dual diagnosis. Patients with comorbid illnesses may experience a more severe illness course and require treatment for each or all conditions.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Comorbidity. (n.d.). NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. Retrieved May 29, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/comorbidity.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Comorbidity. www.drugabuse.gov. NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. National Institute on Drug Abuse. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/comorbidity (accessed: May 29, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Comorbidity." NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. National Institute on Drug Abuse. 29 May. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/comorbidity.

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