--- title: Addiction Recovery Blog | Co-Occurring Disorders description: Co-Occurring Disorders | The Recovery Blog helps those who live with addiction in their life in the Washington, DC area. --- [Skip to content](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/co-occurring-disorders#main-content) [![Aquila logo](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AquilaVA_logo_final.png?width=300&height=99&name=AquilaVA_logo_final.png) ![Aquila logo](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AquilaVA_logo_final.png?width=300&height=99&name=AquilaVA_logo_final.png)](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/) [Call Us](tel:703-215-1808) [Get a Free Consultation](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/consultation) - [About Us](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/about-us) - Who We Serve - [For Patients](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/patients) - [For Families](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/families) - [For Medical Pros](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/doctors) - [Mission](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/about-us/mission) - [Staff](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/about-us/staff) - [Career Opportunities](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/careers) - [FAQs](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/faqs) - [Programs and Treatment](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/programs) - [Intensive Outpatient Therapy](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/intensive-outpatient-program-northern-virginia) - [Outpatient Alcohol Recovery](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/alcohol-addiction-treatment) - [Outpatient Drug Rehab](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/drug-treatment-rehab-northern-virginia) - [Dual Diagnosis Treatment](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/dual-diagnosis-addiction-treatment-northern-va) - [Continuing Care Program](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/continuing-care-program) - [ASAP Referrals & Evaluations](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey/vasap-referrals) - [Insurance](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/substance-use-treatment/insurance) - [Additional Resources](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey) - [Addiction Screening Tool](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/brain-science/screen/) - [Community Support](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey/community-support) - [Residential Treatment Partners](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey/residential-treatment-partners) - [External Resources](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey/information) - Testimonials - [Previous Client Testimonials](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/client-testimonials) - [Medical Professional Testimonials](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/about-us/alcohol-drug-rehab-reviews) - [Blog](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/contact) # THE RECOVERY BLOG Filter by Tag All About Aquila Addiction Alcohol Alcohol awareness Co-Occurring Disorders Dating in Recovery Drugs Featured For Family Members For Medical Professionals IOP Northern Virginia Positive Recovery SMART Recovery Sober Living codependence mental health relapse remote treatment seasonal affective disorder treatment program SIGN UP AND GET EMAIL UPDATES ON COPING WITH ADDICTION IN YOUR LIFE. ##### Posts about ### Co-Occurring Disorders Apr 13, 2021 ## [Coping With Anxiety Without the Help of Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/coping-with-anxiety-without-alcohol) ![Picture of Christine Mitchell](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/path-to-sobriety.png?width=30&name=path-to-sobriety.png) [Christine Mitchell](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/christine-mitchell) I sincerely believed that alcohol would never be excluded from my life. 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