# Optimizing Treatment for Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders

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Podcast: [ASAM Practice Pearls](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asam-practice-pearls-7218384)
Published: 2026-03-09T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://asampracticepearls.podbean.com/e/optimizing%e2%80%aftreatment%e2%80%affor%e2%80%afco-occurring%e2%80%afpsychiatric-and-substance-use%e2%80%afdisorders/
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## Resource

In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Drs. Stephen Taylor and Smita Das discuss co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders (SUD). They explore the most common psychiatric conditions seen alongside addiction, share strategies for distinguishing primary psychiatric disorders from substance-induced symptoms, and review approaches to screening, treatment planning, and integrated care. The conversation highlights practical screening tools, medication considerations, and populations with unique clinical needs, emphasizing the importance of treating both conditions concurrently.

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