When two problems occur together, such as substance abuse and depression, they are referred to as being
A) comorbid.
B) covert.
C) a coterminous disorder.
D) a parallel diagnoses.

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Two problems occurring together, such as substance abuse and depression, are typically referred to as being comorbid. Comorbidity refers to the presence of two or more disorders or conditions in an individual at the same time.

When Two Problems Occur Together, Such as Substance Abuse and Depression