Navigating life with a mental health disorder is no easy task, and is even more difficult when paired with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The National Mental Health Institute describes SUD as a treatable disorder, where a person cannot control their substance abuse. Addiction is the most severe form. Read More: https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/mind-and-body/empathy-in-mental-health-intersection-with-substance-use-disorder/